Deadpoolis set to have the biggest Valentine’s Day opening at the box office ever. And because of that, the superhero epic has not been shy about showing off its sexier, more romantic side. Today, the Merc with the Mouth has released two special Valentine’s Day themed videos, hoping you’ll call him for a date. About finding that perfect someone, he reaches out with these sultry words.
“Hello there ladies, and some gentlemen. People. Let’s go with people. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought maybe you and I could, you know, (bleep). But only in (bleep). Sure, I know what you’re thinking. He sounds real sexy. But what’s under that red suit? Just imagine the body of Ryan Reynolds with the face of Ryan Reynolds' inbred cousin who burnt his face in a bizarre marshmallow roasting accident. But to compensate for that, what else, super penis! Hmm. Call me.”
Based upon Marvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero,Deadpooltells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter egoDeadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twistedsense of humor,Deadpoolhunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.Tim Millerreveals in this preview thatDeadpoolprovides a unique contrast to most superhero movies, since this is a very “grounded” hero.
20th Century Fox is heavily promotingDeadpoolduring theSuper Bowl. For those in the San Francisco area during the big game, 20th Century Fox has lined up a number of different promotional events. StarRyan Reynoldsran a food truck and handed out the Merc’s favorite food, chimichangas this past Friday night, and tonight, the studio will take over a local bar near the stadium, which will be renamed Sister Margaret’s Bar after the watering hole in the movie.
The 20th Century Fox film will go up against Warner Bros. romantic comedyHow to Be Singleand Paramount’scomedysequelZoolander 2this coming weekend. If the early projections for a $55 million opening weekend are accurate, the R-ratedDeadpoolwill have a higher opening weekend than both the originalX-MenandX-Men: First Class.Deadpool 2is reportedly already in the works, so stay tuned for more on the sequel.
Ryan Reynoldsstars as theMerc With the Mouth, with a supporting cast that includesMorena Baccarin,Gina Carano,Ed Skrein,T.J. Miller,Brianna Hildebrand, Olesia Shewchuk, Style Dayne, Rachel Sheen and Dan Zachary.Tim Millermakes his directorial debut withDeadpool, working from a script byRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick.Deadpoolis based on the Marvel comic book series created byRob Liefeld. Check out Deadpool’s special Valentine’s Day message of love.
