I know what you’re thinking. ThisDeadpoolphoto is old. It’s not. It’s brand new. 20th Century Fox released the high-res version of the image after plenty of people pulled this same still out of the trailer that debuted earlier this month. It shows Wade Wilson suited up and showing off his firearm skills, as he soars through the air dispatching bad guys. If you feel a little cheated, we also included the official trailer, because we know you want to see it again!
Shortly after thered band trailerforDeadpooldebuted atComic-Conin July, starRyan Reynoldstold fans that the footage would arrive for all to see in exactly three weeks. True to his word, the actor appeared on TBS' late-night talk showConanon August 5th to debut the R-rated footage. Shortly following the premiere, we went so far as to break down every frame of this trailer, and that’s probably why the new photo feels so familiar.
Based uponMarvel Comicsmost unconventional anti-hero,Deadpooltells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter egoDeadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor,Deadpoolhunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.Ryan Reynoldsreprises his role asWade Wilson, a.k.a. The Merc With the Mouth, which he first played in the 2009superhero movie,X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Joining the Merc With the Mouth isMorena Baccarinas Vanessa Carlyle, a.k.a. Copycat,Gina Caranoas Angel Dust,Ed Skreinas Ajax,T.J. Milleras Weasel andBrianna Hildebrandas Negasonic Teenage Warhead.Tim Millerdirects from a screenplay byRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick, based on the Marvel Comics character created byRob Liefeld.Ryan Reynoldshas also expressed interest in reprising hisDeadpoolrole inX-Force, which 20th Century Fox is currently developing, but we’ll have to see if there will be a role for him in that project.
Deadpoolwas one of the big hits at SDCC last month, positioning the superhero movie to possibly become one of 2016’s first big blockbusters at the box office, when it debuts June 30, 2025. The comic book adaptation goes up againstHow to Be Singleand the Paramount comedy sequelZoolander 2. The first trailer forZoolander 2debuted last week, which was also received positively by the fans, so we could have a unique box office showdown in the works next February.
Not too long ago,Deadpoolwas stuck in development hell at20th Century Fox, until someone leaked the early test footage, which the fans responded to in an overwhelmingly positive way. It still isn’t known exactly who leaked that footage, butRyan Reynoldshas even thanked this anonymous person publicly, acknowledging that the movie may not have been green lit if the footage wasn’t leaked. While we wait for the next trailer to debut (or leak), check out this latest photo, along with both the previously released Red Band and Green Band trailers and image gallery. Then stay tuned for more fromDeadpool.
