Did Ryan Reynolds hide a few point digs at Justin Baldoni? Deadpool and Wolverine? Fans think so.
The theories come amid lawsuits between Baldoni and Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively, who accused Baldoni of harassment during filming. It ends with us..
One eyebrow-raising scene features Deadpool (Reynolds) interacting with Ness Poole, a male bun-wearing Deadpool variant also played by Reynolds. Nicepool makes a comment about “Ladypool” (played by Lively), saying, “Oh my goodness, wait until you see Ladypool. She’s beautiful. She just had a baby and [you] Can’t even tell.”
When Deadpool berates her, Nicepool says, “It’s okay. I identify as a feminist.”
The scene has sparked speculation due to Baldoni’s well-known advocacy as a feminist. He has presented a TED Talk on masculinity and written articles about feminist fatherhood. Additionally, Baldoni also played male bread for a few years.
Another moment that has sparked conversation is Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova using her powers to probe Deadpool’s mind. As she attacks his memories, Deadpool yells, “And where in God’s name is the intimate coordinator?”
The line struck fans as a possible nod to Lively’s lawsuit, in which Baldoni alleged physical intimacy without the involvement of an intimate coordinator. Baldoni, meanwhile, claims that Lively refused to meet with the coordinator.
Given that the film was written by Reynolds and wrapped shortly after tensions reportedly escalated between the couple and Baldoni, fans believe Nice Polo’s resemblance to Baldoni can’t possibly be a coincidence.