A deleted scene from Deadpool 2 has been revealed, showing the original plan for Wolverine‘s return to the big screen. The scene, which was shared by director David Leitch, shows Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) and Weasel (T.J. Miller) discussing their plan to break Russell (Julian Dennison) out of the Ice Box, a maximum-security prison for mutants.

The Original Plan

As they discuss their plan, Wade mentions that they will need to recruit a team to help them break into the prison. Weasel suggests that they recruit the X-Force, a team of mutant mercenaries that Wade had previously assembled in the first film. Wade agrees, but notes that they will need to find new members since the original team was killed in the first film.

Wade then mentions that he has a “guy” who can help them, and Weasel asks if it’s Wolverine. Wade confirms that it is, and Weasel expresses his excitement at the prospect of working with the legendary mutant. However, Wade notes that Wolverine is not interested in joining the team, and that they will need to convince him to help.

The Scene’s Significance

This deleted scene is significant because it reveals the original plan for Wolverine‘s return to the big screen. In the final version of the film, Wolverine does not appear, and the X-Force team consists of Domino (Zazie Beetz), Bedlam (Terry Crews), Shatterstar (Lewis Tan), and Zeitgeist (Bill Skarsgard).

The inclusion of Wolverine in the film would have added an extra layer of complexity to the story, as it would have required the introduction of another major character and potentially altered the plot of the film. Additionally, the scene would have provided more insight into Wade’s motivations and his relationships with other characters in the X-Men universe.

Why the Scene Was Deleted

It is not clear why this scene was deleted from the final version of the film, but it is likely that the filmmakers decided to focus on introducing new characters and developing the relationships between Wade and the other members of the X-Force. By removing Wolverine from the equation, the filmmakers could focus on establishing the new characters and setting the stage for future films in the franchise.

Furthermore, the inclusion of Wolverine would have required the filmmakers to address the character’s complicated history in the X-Men franchise. Wolverine has been portrayed by Hugh Jackman in nine films, including the original X-Men trilogy, the standalone Wolverine films, and the ensemble film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Jackman has since retired from the role, and it is unclear who will play the character in future films.

Conclusion

The deleted scene from Deadpool 2 provides insight into the original plan for Wolverine‘s return to the big screen. While the scene was ultimately removed from the final version of the film, it offers a glimpse into the complexities of the X-Men universe and the challenges of introducing new characters and plotlines. Fans of the franchise will likely be eager to see how the X-Force team develops in future films, and whether Wolverine will make an appearance in the MCU.

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