Deadpool & Wolverine Surprise Comic-Con with Epic Cameos

The Big Surprise at Comic-Con

Arrival of the Stars

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, along with their co-star Emma Corrin, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel chief Kevin Feige, made a grand entrance. They had just flown in from Los Angeles, where Feige had received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier that day. Their mission: to present a surprise screening of "Deadpool & Wolverine" to the Hall H audience.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Reynolds kicked off the panel by reminiscing about his first Comic-Con experience with the original "Deadpool" movie. He shared his nervous excitement from back then and how gratifying it was to connect with fans. Jackman chimed in with a humorous anecdote about a memorable moment backstage during that first Comic-Con appearance.

The Big Reveal

The nostalgia-filled chatter was cut short when a clip of Leslie Uggams (as Blind Al) appeared on the screen, urging everyone to "skip the bullshit and just show the damn movie." The crowd erupted in cheers as they realized they were about to witness a surprise screening of the highly anticipated film.

The Screening Experience

As the lights dimmed, the audience of 6,500 fans settled in with their Wolverine-head popcorn buckets, and the movie began. The room buzzed with excitement, especially during the surprise cameos and Easter eggs that filled the film. The energy in the room was electric, with each reveal drawing loud cheers and applause.

Post-Screening Celebration

Once the credits rolled, Reynolds, visibly moved by the experience, expressed his honor and privilege to share the moment with Jackman and the fans. Jackman echoed the sentiment, calling it one of the most incredible experiences of his life and thanking Levy and Reynolds for making it happen.

A Star-Studded Finale

To cap off the night, Reynolds and Jackman invited the entire cameo cast onto the stage. This included Dafne Keen, Jennifer Garner, Channing Tatum, Wesley Snipes, and Chris Evans, who Reynolds humorously introduced as the Human Torch.

The Aftermath

Following the screening, Marvel Studios put on a spectacular drone and fireworks show over Petco Park, hinting at more exciting news to come. The focus, however, remained on "Deadpool & Wolverine," with early projections suggesting the film could break box office records.

Production Insights

The film, produced by Feige, Reynolds, Levy, and Lauren Shuler Donner, along with a host of executive producers, boasted a strong creative team. Written by Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Levy, "Deadpool & Wolverine" was set to make a significant impact both critically and commercially.

Looking Ahead

With the movie set to potentially break records and the buzz around it only growing, it was clear that the "Deadpool & Wolverine" celebration at Comic-Con was just the beginning of what promises to be a monumental chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.