Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
When Ryan Reynolds’Deadpool 2was released in theaters in 2018, audiences were left wondering if they had seen Brad Pitt in a blink-and-miss cameo. It turned out that theThelma & Louiseactor indeed appeared as the Vanisher in the movie. Pitt remains invisible throughout his brief appearance until a freak accident electrocutes his character making him visible just seconds before his death.
Fans were surprised to see theMr. & Mrs. Smithactor in such a short cameo role. However, it was the connection between director David Leitch and Pitt that brought him into the movie. A few years later, Reynolds got to repay the favor in another Leitch movie.
Also Read:Ryan Reynolds’ Director Has a Shocking Reaction to Crucial Deadpool 3 Leaks of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds Paid Back Brad Pitt With Another Cameo
David LeitchandBrad Pittwere acquainted since their collaboration onFight Club, where the former served as theMoneyballactor’s stunt double. After directing the well-received action flick,Atomic Blonde, Leitch replaced Tim Miller as the director forRyan Reynold’sDeadpoolsequel. Leitch initially approached theTroyactor for the meatier role of Cable in the movie.
Pitt couldn’t do the role due to scheduling conflicts, and the role later went toJosh Brolin. However, Pitt did agree to the brief cameo, which required just two hours of filming. Leitch later had the opportunity to cast theSnatchactor as the lead in one of his movies – the 2022 action comedy film,Bullet Train. TheHobbs & Shawdirector also remembered to reach out to Reynolds and ask for a cameo. Leitch shared withInsider:
“I just pitched him the idea of, ‘Why don’t you pay back Brad for the cameo in Deadpool 2?’ That’s really all it took. He was like, ‘I’m in.’ He was really grateful that Brad did that for him, so he really wanted to support us on this.”
Much like Pitt’s cameo, theGreen Lanternactor also had a brief appearance, lasting only five seconds.The Adam Projectactor’s addition was a pleasant surprise among the plenty of other easter eggs that the director scattered throughout the movie.
Also Read:Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool’s Infamous Healing Factor Makes Him Immortal – An X-Men Member Has Found A Way To Beat It In The Comics
Ryan Reynolds Had A Pivotal Role In The Film [Spoiler Alert]
While Brad Pitt’s role was a fun appearance inDeadpool 2,Ryan Reynolds’ role was crucial to the plot ofBullet Train. The film revolves around Pitt’s character, Ladybug, an assassin who boards a bullet train for a mission. Ladybug must battle other assassins who have boarded the train with different missions and they all try to kill each other.
In the end, it is revealed that the main antagonist, White Death, sets them up against each other to seek revenge for his wife’s death, whom he believes was killed by Ladybug. However, a twist in the tale reveals that White Death was after the assassin who boarded the train, but Ladybug was never meant to be on that train. He was replacing his sick colleague Carver, played by Reynolds, who had actually killed the wife.
Also Read:“We wouldn’t be in this mess”: Ryan Reynolds Snapped Back At Warner Bros. For Publicly Calling Him Out For Stealing From the ‘Green Lantern’ Set
Bullet Trainwas a commercial hit gaining $239 million at the box office. Fans of both actors can watch their performances inDeadpool 2, now available for streaming on Disney+, andBullet Train, now available for streaming on Netflix.
Source:Insider
Hashim Asraff
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3019
Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
