The Ultimate Guide to Kidpool: Deadpool 3's Exciting New Addition

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The third Deadpool installment, set to release in 2024, is rumored to feature the character Kidpool, a younger version of Wade Wilson from an alternate universe.

Speculation has arisen after a Twitter video surfaced featuring Ryan Reynolds and co-star Walker Scobell reciting a script from Deadpool 2. This has led to rumors suggesting that Scobell may make a cameo as Kidpool in Deadpool 3. It is important to note that these rumors have not been officially confirmed. However, given the film's focus on exploring the multiverse, it is not entirely implausible as Kidpool often plays a role when the multiverse concept is introduced in Deadpool comics.

Since Avengers: Endgame, the concept of the multiverse has become a prominent theme in both MCU and DC films. It has extended beyond the comic book adaptation films and made its way into Hollywood mainstream with movies like Everything Everywhere All At Once. Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Spider-Verse franchise, as well as The Flash, have also delved into the multiverse idea.

The highly anticipated Deadpool 3 will be the next film to incorporate the multiverse. Already confirmed to appear in the movie is Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, creating endless possibilities for other characters to join the Merc with a Mouth, both from within and outside the established MCU.

Kidpool May Be Appearing in Deadpool 3

The next Deadpool film is expected to feature the young and equally outspoken Kidpool, sparking speculation among fans. Despite having limited appearances in the comic books, Kidpool is a highly entertaining character that typically appears in Deadpool comics involving the multiverse. If this speculation proves to be accurate, viewers can anticipate the return and introduction of numerous Marvel characters in Deadpool 3.

Scheduled for an early 2024 release, Deadpool 3 has already generated excitement among fans. While the only confirmed addition to the film's cast is Wolverine, portrayed in his iconic yellow attire as seen in the comics and animated series, Ryan Reynolds, the lead actor of Deadpool, may have unintentionally revealed another surprise appearance: Kidpool.

User Caleb Williams (@KnightGambit) shared a video on Twitter featuring Reynolds and his co-star 14-year-old Walker Scobell on the set of Netflix's The Adam Project. In the video, Scobell, while reciting a part of the script from Deadpool 2, matches the energy and language of Reynolds' Deadpool character. Although the video seems harmless and could be seen as Reynolds playfully interacting with his young co-star, Williams speculates in his caption, "So did Ryan Reynolds manage to get Walker Scobell a cameo as Kidpool in #Deadpool3?" Reynolds responded by liking the tweet.

While this interaction should not be taken as a definite confirmation, it is worth noting that Reynolds, known for his trolling behavior and playful attitude towards his Deadpool role, went out of his way to show appreciation for a tweet from an account he does not follow that has less than 5,000 followers.

Who is Kidpool in Marvel Comics?

Kidpool is not just an ordinary child who happened to undergo the same perilous procedures as Deadpool, resulting in similar abilities and a knack for witty and sarcastic meta-commentary. In fact, Kidpool is actually a younger incarnation of Wade Wilson originating from a different dimension.

The Deadpool character in the comics hails from Earth-616, just like the characters in the MCU. However, Kidpool, as per the comics, originates from Earth-10330. Kidpool's background differs slightly from the Deadpool that fans are familiar with and have grown to adore.

In the case of Wade Wilson, he became Deadpool as an adult after being diagnosed with cancer. Desperate to save his own life and remain with his girlfriend Vanessa, he underwent groundbreaking procedures that resulted in his body being mutated with extraordinary strength and the ability to regenerate. On the other hand, Kidpool is a mutant child who resided at the Xavier Orphanage for Troubled Boys. His preferred weapons are laser swords that bear a resemblance to lightsabers, which he expertly wields in a reverse grip.

Similar to Deadpool, Kidpool initially had trouble fitting in with his fellow mutants. After a series of unfortunate events that led him to consider leaving the mutant academy, he is approached by an alternate version of Deadpool. This alternate Deadpool invites Kidpool to join his team, known as the Deadpool Corps, in their mission to save the multiverse.

The majority of comic appearances featuring Kidpool can be found in the Deadpool Corps. This multiversal team consists of Deadpool, Kidpool, and Wanda Wilson, also known as Lady Deadpool. They often find themselves battling against adversaries such as Awareness, Champion, and even Evil Deadpool, who has formed his own group known as the Evil Deadpool Corps.

The Deadpool Corps once battled against a zombified version of the Avengers in a comic book. This storyline, although not guaranteed to appear in the upcoming Deadpool film, is definitely plausible. All it would require is for Deadpool and his companions to journey to a universe where Thanos emerged victorious over the Avengers, resulting in their resurrection as zombies. Ultimately, Deadpool 3 is highly anticipated to be a movie that explores the multiverse, increasing the possibility of Kidpool having a significant role.