Beyond Deadpool: Ryan Reynolds' Cult Classic Poised for Explosive Comeback!
Ryan Reynolds is at the center of fan speculation for a potential cameo as Deadpool in the MCU's upcoming Doomsday, while co-star Amy Smart hopes for a "Just Friends 2" sequel. This comes as the 2005 comedy gains cult status despite initial box office struggles. Additionally, Collider offers a Marvel Personality Quiz for fans to discover their inner MCU hero.
Rumors are circulating intensely regarding Welsh football club co-owner Ryan Reynolds and his potential involvement in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18. Fans are hopeful for Deadpool to join the Avengers. The film already boasts a star-studded cast including Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Florence Pugh, and Pedro Pascal. Reynolds' cryptic social media posts and vague comments at the Toronto International Film Festival have fueled speculation, making a cameo appearance in Doomsday a realistic possibility.
Beyond a potential return as Deadpool, fans are also hoping for Reynolds to reprise a role from an earlier cult classic: the 2005 comedy film "Just Friends." Co-starring Reynolds and Amy Smart, the movie was initially met with negative critical reviews, with many reviewers finding it "lackluster." However, over time, "Just Friends" has gained recognition as a comedic gem from the mid-noughties, celebrated for its subversion of comedy stereotypes and a memorable performance by Anna Faris.
Amy Smart, Reynolds' co-star in "Just Friends," recently expressed her strong desire for a sequel during a panel at the Indiana Comic Convention hosted by Collider's Maggie Lovitt. Smart stated, "I hope that we do a Just Friends 2. I just want that one." Pondering the future of their characters, Chris and Jamie, over two decades later, Smart imagined, "There’s so many variations. I do think Chris and Jamie got married, I think they have kids, but I don’t know what kind of drama ensues."
Financially, "Just Friends" faced challenges at the box office. Against a reported production budget of $25 million, the film grossed a total of $42 million worldwide, with $32 million from domestic revenue and $10 million from overseas markets. It notably failed to break into the U.S. top five in its opening weekend, contending with the release of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
In other Marvel-related content, Collider also presented a Marvel Personality Quiz designed to help users discover which MCU hero aligns with their personality, values, and fighting spirit. The quiz features six prominent heroes: Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man, Punisher, Thor, and Captain America, guiding users through ten questions on topics such as motivation, city life, conflict style, secret identity, handling loss, team dynamics, moral code, everyday life, and fears.
The quiz results outline distinct hero profiles: Spider-Man embodies a young, loyal, self-sacrificing spirit driven by responsibility; Daredevil represents a conflicted fighter for justice in the shadows with a fierce moral compass; Iron Man signifies a brilliant, driven leader who evolved from ego to sacrifice; The Punisher symbolizes an unyielding, grief-forged operative against a broken world; Thor represents a powerful, proud warrior on a journey of humility and transformation; and Captain America embodies unwavering belief in principles, fighting for what's right even when difficult, and never backing down.