Deadpool 3hasn’t even started filming yet, but more details forDeadpool 3continue to surface online. Now, Ryan Reynolds has hinted at fan favorite character Blind Al returning for the highly-anticipated third entry.
Played by Leslie Uggams, Blind Al is an elderly but feisty blind woman andDeadpool’s(Reynolds) roommate, who she shares a love/hate relationship with. The character made her first live-action appearance in 2016’sDeadpooland returned in 2018’sDeadpool 2.
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Uggams shared her reaction to Reynolds' recently-releasedNetflix science fiction adventure filmThe Adam Projecton Twitter. In response, Reynolds wrote, ““Thank you, Leslie. See you soon,” followed by three sword emojis. Now for those who do not know, the sword emojis are clearly a nod to Deadpool’s blades named Bea and Arthur, a nod toThe Golden Girlsactor Bea Arthur.
Even withDeadpool 3expected to take place in the MCU- a cinematic universe that has not expanded to R-rated films so far - it appears that the film will keep the franchises' key elements now with Uggams' return. The character shares several scenes with Reynolds involving plenty of explicit trash talk and witty one-liners. In addition, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has also confirmed the upcoming film will remain rated R, which opens the doors to many possibilities for what can occur in the shared universe.
While any casting news is of course exciting, much of the attention for the film has been on directorShawn Levy being hired to helmDeadpool 3. Levy, who directedNight at the Museum,Real SteelandStranger Things, most recently collaborated with Reynolds on last year’sFree Guyand nowThe Adam Project,two very successful films that resonated well with fans. Now with the two reuniting once again, they are sure to cook up another exciting story.
While Levy confirmedDeadpool 3won’t begin filming this year, rumors have been brewing thatDeadpool could make his MCU debut much earlierin the upcomingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a film that is said to feature other iconic heroes like Fox’s X-Men and Fantastic Four, as well as an Iron Man variant played by Tom Cruise. And even though Reynolds confirmed that he will not be in the film, it’s very possible that he is not telling the truth, as star Andrew Garfield lied countless times about his return as the web-slinger inSpider-Man: No Way Home. Whatever the case may be, fans will just have to wait and see how the MCU continues to evolve as more of phase four’s content releases.
