I’ve Changed My Mind, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine Opening Credits Scene Pitch Shows How Much He Respects Logan

I’ll admit that I thought the Deadpool & Wolverine opening scene was a bit disrespectful to Wolverine’s legacy after his emotional send-off in Logan, but knowing how Ryan Reynolds pitched the scene has belayed my criticism significantly. Deadpool and Wolverine promised chaos, irreverence, and plenty of meta-humor, as the eponymous Marvel characters officially joined the MCU timeline. This was delivered in spades in the iconic opening sequence. The scene may seem outrageous on the surface, but the care with which it was crafted shows that Reynolds and the filmmakers were well aware of its implications.

The Deadpool & Wolverine opening scene wastes no time making a statement. Deadpool digs up the grave of Wolverine, whose death in Logan marked one of the most poignant moments in superhero cinema. With an air of gleeful disregard for emotional closure, Deadpool uses Wolverine’s adamantium skeleton as a weapon to fend off TVA agents pursuing him through a chaotic time-jumping adventure, all set to N-Sync’s “Bye, Bye, Bye.” Initially, this scene felt like a deliberate slap in the face to Logan, particularly following Deadpool’s quote in Deadpool & Wolverine, which he pretty much claims as much.

Deadpool & Wolverine’s Opening Credits Logan Skeleton Scene Was Ryan Reynolds’ Idea

The infamous Deadpool & Wolverine opening credits sequence wasn’t just a random gag – it came directly from Ryan Reynolds himself. In Assembled: The Making of Deadpool & Wolverine, director Shawn Levy shared how the idea came to life, and Reynolds’ hesitancy in even suggesting it. Levy stated, “Ryan’s like, ‘I hate myself for the idea I’m about to pitch. I should use his body as a weapon.’” Despite his reservations, Reynolds pitched the idea, and it became one of the film’s most talked-about moments.

This insight into the creative process underscores the level of self-awareness that went into crafting the scene. Reynolds recognized how inherently disrespectful the concept was to the emotional resonance of Logan. However, he also understood that Deadpool’s character thrives on this kind of boundary-pushing humor. The acknowledgment of the scene’s audacity reflects a delicate balance between honoring Wolverine’s legacy and staying true to Deadpool’s gleefully chaotic energy.

I’m Relieved Ryan Reynolds Knew How Disrespectful The Scene Would Be To Logan

Reynolds’ comment about “hating himself” for pitching the Deadpool & Wolverine scene is telling. It reveals a deep awareness of the potential backlash from those who view Logan as sacred ground. Despite the ridiculous premise, the filmmakers didn’t approach this scene flippantly – they knew exactly how sacrilegious it would seem to desecrate Wolverine’s grave for a laugh.

That self-awareness is crucial in ensuring the moment lands as a joke rather than a genuine dismissal of the character’s legacy. Rather than being a thoughtless gag, the scene reflects a respect for Logan by engaging with it directly. The filmmakers knew they had to address Wolverine’s death to bring him back into Deadpool & Wolverine, and precisely how they would navigate this was a major talking point.

Rather than shy away from it, Deadpool & Wolverine confronted it head on, with Deadpool even commenting “How are we gonna do this without dishonoring Logan’s memory? And I’ll tell you how. We’re not.” By making the grave-digging sequence both ridiculous and self-aware, they signal that they understand the importance of Logan while also committing fully to Deadpool’s irreverent perspective.

Why Deadpool & Wolverine Gets Away With Disrespecting Logan’s Ending

Ultimately, the Deadpool & Wolverine opening scene works because it aligns perfectly with Deadpool’s character. As the ultimate fourth-wall-breaking antihero, Deadpool has no respect for boundaries – emotional, narrative, or otherwise. His complete disregard for solemnity and reverence is a cornerstone of his humor, and using Wolverine’s skeleton as a weapon is the kind of outrageous gag only he could pull off. In this context, the moment doesn’t feel like a betrayal of Logan so much as an extension of Deadpool’s chaotic ethos.

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It’s also worth noting that Wolverine himself, as portrayed in Deadpool & Wolverine, would have a few choice words about the grave-robbing incident. The tension between Deadpool’s irreverence and Wolverine’s seriousness is a core dynamic of their relationship, and the scene sets the stage for their conflicting personalities to clash in a hilarious and heartfelt way. By fully leaning into Deadpool’s lack of decorum, Deadpool & Wolverine manages to walk the line between comedy and respect, proving that Ryan Reynolds’ pitch wasn’t just a cheap joke – it was a carefully considered piece of storytelling.

A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

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