Ryan Reynolds hits out at Deadpool 3 photo leaks

Ryan Reynolds is keen for everyone to enjoy being surprised by Deadpool 3 which is why he's unhappy with the recent photo leaks from the set.

This week, pictures emerged online of various pieces of equipment, cars, and characters that may give an indication to certain plot points.

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While most fans want to be surprised, there are outlets that continually post the leaks for clicks, and Reynolds has asked them to stop.

"Surprises are part of the magic of theatrical movies," he wrote on Instagram.

"It’s important for us to shoot the new DEADPOOL film in real, natural environments, using practical effects as opposed to making the movie indoors and digitally. Telephoto lenses continue to spoil surprises and create a difficult situation for everyone.

"Here’s hoping some of the websites and social channels hold back showing images before they’re ready. The film is built for audience joy - and our highest hope is to preserve as much of that magic as possible for the finished film and the big screen. Part of the reason people post spoilers is because they’re excited. I realize these aren’t real world issues and it’s firmly in the ‘good problems’ bucket.

"I love making this movie."

Deadpool 3 is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of 2024, with Hugh Jackman set to make a triumphant return as Wolverine.

Deadpool 3 is R-rated

With the next Deadpool movie set to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, some fans have expressed concern that Disney might try and dilute some of the R-rated material that has become synonymous with the character.

But, director Shawn Levy says they are staying true to the two previous movies.

"Not only have Kevin Feige and Marvel and Disney supported this extremely Deadpool-ian, audacious, R-rated tone, they’ve also supported our super meta, self-referential self-awareness," he revealed.

"Some of the jokes are dirty, some of them are cultural observations, but that’s what we love about Deadpool, that he knows he’s in a movie, even though the stakes are real. Our movie is very loyal to that DNA too, with tremendous Marvel and Disney support, in making fun of and being self-aware about everything, including themselves."