VFX Experts How Marvel Connected Johnny Storm in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to the Character’s Original Appearance

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As a seasoned VFX artist with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say, Marvel never ceases to amaze me with their attention to detail! The Easter Egg they’ve hidden in Deadpool & Wolverine is nothing short of brilliant.

On multiple occasions, we’ve expressed our enthusiasm for the film titled “Deadpool & Wolverine“. This movie continues to captivate us, even though it premiered several months ago and most Easter Eggs have been thoroughly examined. Yet, there remains a wealth of undiscovered details to uncover.

To put it simply, this film is rich in intricate details, and as more information surfaces – particularly since its home release – there’s a growing need to dissect and analyze these findings. That’s exactly what we aim to accomplish in this report.

Indeed, Marvel cleverly employed VFX to insert a delightful Easter Egg referencing Johnny Storm‘s initial appearance in the first Fantastic Four film. Once you discover this detail, you’ll undoubtedly be astounded!

This intricate detail likely escaped your attention because it’s the kind of thing only someone with expertise in visual effects (VFX) like a VFX artist would recognize. In other words, it’s something that typically goes unnoticed by regular viewers, so there’s no need to feel concerned if you missed it; chances are, you wouldn’t have noticed it in the first place. To clarify, we’re referring to a specific detail that required specialized knowledge in special effects.

The source of this information is YouTube’s Corridor Crew, who often react to the VFX in popular movies, and they recently did so for Deadpool & Wolverine, revealing some very interesting details, one of which is related to the VFX used to activate the flames on Johnny Storm’s body in the film. This is what they said:

It seems as though, similar to the historic portrayal of fire in Fantastic Four, you had to manipulate it artificially to make certain areas brighter and others darker. This technique appears reminiscent of the original effect. They appear to be striving for authenticity to the original style.

Source: YouTube

In this comment, there’s a connection drawn between Marvel apparently repeating the same plot device (flaming up Johnny Storm) as a subtle homage to the initial film, which some viewers might have overlooked. For those curious, here’s an image to aid comparison: [Insert Image]

The effects appear slightly improved, yet it’s clear that this version resembles the original film quite closely. If Marvel deliberately aimed for this similarity – and all signs suggest they did – then this is an outstanding homage to its history, a decision that fans will undoubtedly cherish in the future. For additional information about the technical aspects, feel free to check out the YouTube link provided above.

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2024-12-08 19:13