Retro Superhero Cameos We Wanted to See in the New Marvel Movie ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
I hope you aren’t sick of multiverse superhero stories yet, because Deadpool & Wolverine (premiering in theaters July 26, 2024) looks like it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest we’ve seen so far. The multiverse subgenre of superhero flick has almost unlimited story possibilities just on its own, but when combined with Disney’s purchase of 20th Century Fox (meaning all of Marvel’s characters are now open to use), the 20-plus years Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have spent onscreen with these characters, and the deep … deep … pockets of Mickey Mouse, you get what people in the biz call a “perfect storm.”
Based on the trailers and marketing we’ve seen thus far, Ryan Reynolds and team are keeping quite a few tricks up their proverbial sleeves. So here’s our best guess at some heroes from the past who could make a surprise cameo appearance on July 26th.
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The Fantastic Four (1994)
Did you know THE Roger Corman produced a Fantastic Four TV movie in ’90s? I wouldn’t blame you if you hadn’t, as it never officially got released! The whole thing is available on YouTube now, but the production tales around it are far more interesting than the movie itself.
The Incredible Hulk (1978-82)
Lou Ferrigno, baby! This feels like a no-brainer for a Deadpool movie, right? It wouldn’t be the first time Lou made a Marvel cameo either. Throw him the bag, paint him green, and let’s go.
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The Amazing Spider-Man (1977-79)
Everyone is expecting a cameo from the big three (Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire), since they all just made a multiverse movie together in Spider-Man: No Way Home. But if Reynolds and team really want to surprise even the nerdiest of nerds out there, bringing this guy (and his webs made of industrial ropes) to the big screen might be the best way to do it.
Howard the Duck (1986)
Another no-brainer; everyone’s favorite, slightly off-putting talking duck has already made multiple cameos in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers franchises! This character feels tailor-made for an R-rated war of words with Deadpool.
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Blade (1998)
So, this one may be cheating just a teeny tiny bit. Photos circulated online of Wesley Snipes on set for Deadpool & Wolverine, meaning there’s a very high chance this one is true. Which makes sense, considering Reynolds and Snipes “worked” together on Blade Trinity. Snipes famously had a very public breakdown during production of Blade Trinity, leading to some of the most insane on-set antics ever heard of in Hollywood (like how, in certain scenes, Blade has CGI eyes because Snipes refused to open his on film. Real story. Not joking.). Clearly the two have reconciled since, which is good news for everyone.
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Dr. Strange (1978)
Cumberbatch who? The interplay between this guy and Deadpool’s fourth wall understanding of popular culture could be a real comedic goldmine. Not that I know anything about comedy or goldmines.
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Nick Fury (1998)
It feels like everyone in the world knows that Sam Jackson plays Nick Fury in these movies, but don’t be surprised if they throw a deep-cut curveball our way and David Hasselhoff walks out. He played Nick Fury in this made-for-TV movie called Nick Fury: Agent of Shield back in good ol’ 1998. When this one happens, you’ll be able to tell all your friends you knew that reference — you’re welcome.
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Captain America (1979)
What’s more likely, that Chris Evans makes his return to the MCU, or that Reb Brown rolls up on THE SICKEST MOTORCYCLE EVER and puts everyone to shame? I’ll put my money on Reb.
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De-Aged Hugh Jackman From X-Men (2000)
The future is now, folks. Well, actually, in this case, the future was 2017, because Hugh Jackman already had a whole movie where he fought against a perfect CGI/de-aged version of himself in Logan! I don’t see why they couldn’t do it again, but this time poke fun at Jackman’s significantly smaller physique in the year 2000.
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Do you agree with our wishes and predictions? Let us know in the comments!
