Ryan Reynolds on Why Deadpool & Wolverine Didn't Show Those X-Men Death Scenes
1,300Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine
While the recent blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine may be full of chaotic, R-rated humor, it also delves into the psyche of Wolverine, portrayed by Hugh Jackman, as he grapples with the haunting loss of his fellow X-Men from his home dimension. During a lengthy spoiler-filled discussion with Collider's Steve Weintraub, director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Reynolds shed light on the creative choices behind how this significant backstory was handled in the film. When asked whether there was ever a consideration to visually depict the deaths of the X-Men, Levy confirmed that it was indeed a topic of discussion. "Yeah, we talked about it," Levy stated.
"We ended up doing it with a soundscape and with sound design. We did talk about it. But ultimately, it felt like the specifics of those characters' deaths don't matter to this story as much as the way they haunt Logan. And so we chose to keep the focus on him."
Reynolds elaborated on the power of what remains unseen, explaining that the absence of visual confirmation can often be more impactful. "It's a little bit what you don't see is more haunting than what you do see," Reynolds remarked. He expressed concern that depicting the deaths might "cheapen" the emotional weight, suggesting that the focus should remain on the internal struggles of the character. "Maybe I'm wrong, Shawn. And I felt like it would cheapen it if you're seeing, you know, all these people, these kids, these grown-ups. The biggest win, I think, for us with the Wolverine character was two things," Reynolds continued.
Wolverine's Iconic Costume Was "Penance" for His Sins
Reynolds detailed the significance of Wolverine's iconic suit, describing it as a "hair shirt," a symbolic garment worn as a form of penance. "Now, I love that we kind of use the suit as a hair shirt, you know, as a kind of penance that he's wearing this thing that is like a, you know, a punishment that covers this body," Reynolds explained. The choice was meant to reflect Wolverine's deep sense of mourning and guilt, akin to wearing black as an expression of grief. According to Reynolds, convincing Jackman to don the suit was a pivotal moment, marking the beginning of their exploration into Wolverine's complex character arc.
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