Ryan Reynolds seemingly confirms return of fan favorite in Deadpool 3

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Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool
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Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds has all but confirmed the return of a fan favorite character in the upcoming Marvel threequel.

Blind Al actor Leslie Uggams shared her reaction to Reynolds’ recent Netflix movie The Adam Project on Twitter. In turn, Reynolds replied, "Thank you, Leslie. See you soon", followed by three sword emojis.

You don’t need to be the Merc with a Mouth’s biggest fan to figure out that’s a pointed – or pointy – reference to Deadpool’s pair of sharp blades named Bea and Arthur, itself a nod to The Golden Girls actor Bea Arthur.

Blind Al has been a mainstay of Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool movies, serving as Wade Wilson’s feisty roommate – and the perfect foil for Deadpool’s one-liners and trash talk.

Shawn Levy, who has collaborated with Reynolds on The Adam Project and Free Guy, is now reportedly onboard to direct Deadpool 3. Reynolds was previously quoted as saying there’s a "pretty damn good" chance of the movie filming in 2022 – though the Canadian actor has ruled out any chance of his character making his MCU debut in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

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