Ryan Reynolds Admits to ‘Cheating’ Amid Coming Clean About Leaking Deadpool Footage: ‘I Am Grateful…’

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Ryan Reynolds admitted to sharing sneak peeks from Deadpool’s film sets. He shared this information during an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival, stating that he feels there’s something exciting and enjoyable for fans in what he’s involved with.

In earlier news stories, it emerged that the film’s producer, Tim Miller, had created CGI preliminary footage for the 2012 Deadpool live-action movie. This footage was intended as a prototype. However, this clip didn’t surface until 2024 and sparked significant excitement among fans when it went viral online.

Regarding the actor from The Proposal, Reynolds openly admitted his indiscretion and stated, “Indeed, I strayed a bit, but I believe I was tapping into something intriguing that others might find captivating.

Ryan Reynolds on leaking a mock footage from sets of Deadpool

Ryan Reynolds, who once again took up the role of the superhero in a red suit, both in Deadpool and Wolverine, stated at TIFF that he had previously shot test footage for the project, but the studio was uninterested. The actor further explained, “Deadpool is a rather obscure character.

Reynolds expressed, “He wasn’t widely recognized, yet I had a deep affection for him. My fascination stemmed from his awareness that he was part of a comic book film. It carried an element of self-awareness, something fresh and novel. However, the test footage was available, yet they seemed reluctant to exploit this potential.

At the event later on, the actor disclosed the truth using these words, “Someone posts it online, and I find myself, as if looking at the man in the mirror while brushing my teeth, acknowledging him.

In simpler terms, the actor admitted he made a mistake but then faced himself in the mirror. A video of this moment spread online quickly and was well-received by fans. Within a day, the production studios approved the movie, and the actor expressed gratitude for having listened to his instinct and for having done something wrong at that moment.

In reference to the Deadpool series, Ryan Reynolds has been a constant cast member in all the films. Interestingly, for the latest installment, he collaborated with Hugh Jackman, reprising his legendary role as Wolverine.

Ryan Reynolds is expected to reprise his role in the upcoming Marvel film, Avengers: Doomsday.

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2025-09-06 13:22