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Ryan Reynolds Killing His Biggest Franchise Is The Right Call
By Chris Snellgrove
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In the highly successful Deadpool & Wolverine film, there’s a fun running gag where the Merc With the Mouth teases Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine character that he’ll be appearing in Disney’s Marvel movies until the actor playing him is 90. Given that enthusiasm for one-half of the title characters, many fans assumed we’d be getting many more movies featuring everyone’s favorite WHAM-loving hero.
However, Ryan Reynolds recently revealed that he doesn’t plan to make any more Deadpool movies. While most fans are sad about this declaration, the actor is making the best choice for himself and for Marvel.
Why Ryan Reynolds Is Quitting On Deadpool
What’s the context for this surprising declaration behind Disney’s newest golden boy? Ryan Reynolds was recently interviewed by fellow Sony Marvel alumnus Andrew Garfield, and they began talking about the prospect of making more Deadpool movies.
To everyone’s surprise, Reynolds cast doubt on the idea of doing a fourth Deadpool movie for several reasons, including that he wants to spend more time with his family and that Deadpool works well when there’s “scarcity and surprise.” That means he thinks there should be a long wait between movies (like the six-year wait between Deadpool 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine).
Interestingly, Ryan Reynolds seemed to cast some oblique shade on Disney when discussing his willingness to create more Deadpool movies. The comment about the character needing “scarcity and surprise,” for example, seems to be calling out how the House of Mouse likes to tie actors to decade-long contracts and crank out as much content as possible. He also claimed that he made Deadpool & Wolverine “to be a complete experience instead of a commercial for another one,” which seems to call out Disney’s tendency to make otherwise exciting shows and films feel like launching pads for the next big thing.
While Ryan Reynolds didn’t completely rule out starring in another solo Deadpool movie, he offered some great insight in between thumbing his nose at Disney. He pointed out that his character is a “supporting character much more than he is a main” and that Deadpool works better as an “underdog” than as the hero. Because of that, he said he’d be more enthusiastic about being a supporting character in another hero’s film, citing how much he’d love to play “fifth banana” in a Gambit film starring Channing Tatum.
Respect Ryan Reynolds As An Artist, He’s Right About Everything
The more I heard Ryan Reynolds describe why he doesn’t necessarily want to do more Deadpool solo films, the more I found myself respecting him as an artist. He’s completely right about his character’s films feeling special because we have to wait long periods of time between each entry, and even Marvel’s biggest fans must admit that, given the chance, execs would crank out as many crappy Deadpool appearances as possible to try to sell toys and Disney+ subscriptions.
For that matter, Reynolds could make like Robert Downey Jr. and keep coming back for bigger and bigger paychecks, but he’s making an admirable choice to basically miss out on easy money in order to preserve the integrity of his character. Obviously, the Deadpool actor isn’t hurting for money, but it’s an open secret in Hollywood that being an MCU actor is an easy way to score one high-paying gig after another. I can’t help but admire that the actor seems ready to pull back for artistic reasons right when he’s in a position to make Disney put forth maximum effort into writing him a series of oversized checks.
Finally, for all the love Ryan Reynolds clearly has for Deadpool, I’m glad that he could set his ego aside and realize that his character would be much better utilized as a sidekick than as the main star. The Merc With a Mouth is a bit like Hulk in this way: a character whose individual stories don’t always work (some of those Deadpool comics are rough, y’all) but whose extreme personality is fun for other characters to bounce off. That’s the real secret behind Deadpool & Wolverine’s success. It’s basically an X-Men movie where Deadpool gets to be a hilarious fish out of water.
Ryan Reynolds is right: we don’t need more Deadpool solo movies. We need him as a secret sauce sidekick that pops up in future MCU adventures. How great would it be for him to finally interact onscreen with Spider-Man or for him to steal scenes in Avengers: Doomsday? The fact that the actor behind the iconic character agrees he should be a vulgar supporting character rather than endlessly playing a leading man does something I no longer thought possible: gives me hope for the future of Marvel cinema.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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