Ryan Reynolds' Subtle Trolling of Justin Baldoni in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Before Blake Lively's Allegations
Ryan Reynolds' Subtle Trolling of Justin Baldoni in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Before Blake Lively's Allegations
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Yes, there was an instance where Ryan Reynolds appeared to troll Justin Baldoni in the "Deadpool & Wolverine" crossover before Blake Lively alleged sexual harassment. This incident occurred in the movie's premiere in July 2024, which was several weeks before Blake Lively's allegations surfaced in December 2024.
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In the film, there is a character named Nicepool, who is a variant of Deadpool played by Ryan Reynolds himself. Fans have noted that Nicepool seems to be fashioned after Justin Baldoni, both physically and ideologically. This character makes several comments that fans believe are subtle jabs at Baldoni. For instance, Nicepool gushes about Ladypool, a character voiced by Lively, saying, "Oh my goodness, wait til you've seen Ladypool. She is gorgeous. She just had a baby too and [you] can't even tell," to which Deadpool responds, "I don't think you're supposed to say that." Nicepool then adds, "That’s OK. I identify as a feminist".
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Additionally, in a deleted scene, Nicepool says, "I'd be fighting alongside you, but my calling is to one day start a podcast that monetizes the women's movement." This is seen as a direct reference to Baldoni's podcast "The Man Enough," which explores modern masculinity and gender roles.
