# In 2008, Ryan Reynolds was given “one of the all-time foolish studio notes.” A decade later, it was worth billions

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/in-2008-ryan-reynolds-was-given-one-of-the-all-time-foolish-studio-notes-a-decade-later-it-was-worth-billions/
- Published: 2026-11-08T19:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T20:39:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/2008-ryan-reynolds-given-one-all-time-foolish-studio-notes-decade-later-worth-billions/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Reynolds’ first Deadpool appearance was heavily altered.
- The failure helped shape the later solo film.
- The films went on to earn billions.

## Summary

Ryan Reynolds’ first chance to play Deadpool came in 2008’s *X-Men Origins: Wolverine*, where the character was radically altered, including having his mouth sewn shut. Reynolds later called that decision “one of the all-time foolish studio notes”, but said he was grateful for it because it showed him what a faithful film should avoid.

The experience helped drive Reynolds’ campaign for a solo Deadpool film. After test footage leaked in 2014, Fox approved the project, and the 2016 film became the highest-grossing R-rated movie at the time. Its sequels, including *Deadpool & Wolverine*, went on to bring in billions for Fox and Disney.

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