Ryan Reynolds' Improv Banned In Deadpool 3 Filming Start

Ryan Reynolds, the actor portraying Wade Wilson in the upcoming Deadpool 3 movie, is facing a setback as he is prohibited from improvising any lines in the film. Reynolds, who has already starred in two Deadpool movies, will be joined by a talented cast for the trilogy finale. The movie will feature returning stars from the first two installments, including Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, and introduce new characters for Deadpool's first Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure. However, due to the Writers Guild of America strike, Reynolds is legally unable to come up with creative quips about Deadpool joining the MCU during filming, as reported by Collider. The filming start date for Deadpool 3 was originally set for May 1, but it has been postponed, possibly due to Marvel Studios' hiring of writer Zeb Wells to polish the script or incorrect information about the filming start date. This delay in filming is a significant hindrance to the movie.

How The WGA Strike Is Affecting Deadpool 3 Explained

During the ongoing WGA strike, the demand for better working conditions for Hollywood writers has led to a minimal amount of work being done on scripts. However, under the 2023 WGA strike's rules, franchise star Reynolds, who is one of the writers for Deadpool 3, is not allowed to make any changes to the film's script. This means that the actor's signature humor and the key aspect of his star power will be absent from the production of the movie during the strike period. While producers and directors are allowed to make "casual minor adjustments in dialogue or narration made prior to or during the period of principal photography" under the 2020 WGA agreement, Reynolds is not exempt from the current strike's strict rules. The Hollywood Reporter notes that the absence of Reynolds' input will be a significant challenge for the film's production team, as the actor is known for coming up with a lot of different types of jokes during filming, which have been an integral part of the franchise's previous movies.

Reynolds has previously faced a writer's strike while portraying Wade Wilson, alongside Jackman as Wolverine, during the filming of X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009. Reynolds had to take on the responsibility of creating Deadpool's dialogue for the movie. However, for the upcoming Deadpool 3, Reynolds will not be one of the writers. His improvisational skills as the character are a vital component of the Deadpool franchise, and it remains to be seen how this change will impact the film. This information was revealed by Collider and THR.