Deadpool & Wolverine essentially boiled down to 127 minutes of fan service, Easter eggs, and superhero icons returning for one-last hoorah. But, even with all that, some fans were still disappointed that the movie left out one key detail for much of the movie. Deadpool & Wolverine saw Hugh Jackman return as Wolverine, and as well as bringing the actor back, he also finally wore his beloved yellow suit from the comics. Logan even donned his iconic yellow mask in the giant finale fight against the Deadpool Corps, but some fans wish he’d worn it much earlier.
That’s where VFX artist @TaranStingVFX1 comes in. Singh also believed Wolverine should have worn his yellow mask during a much earlier fight, and took it upon himself to make it so. When Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine are first thrown into The Void, they immediately lock swords/claws in a CGI-filled fight with little consequences (especially as they both have super healing). Singh re-edited the scene to include Wolverine’s mask (and it actually looks better than the original!). The clip can be found below.
As well as showing off the re-edited scene, Taran Singh also included a brief VFX breakdown at the end of the post. He showed the original version of the film, then showed his new modeling work layered over the top, before revealing the final blended version. Singh didn’t just take the fold over mask from the end of the film, he designed a new detachable mask for Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, which looks a lot better than the original version.
Can ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Win an Oscar This Year?
Deadpool & Wolverine was the second highest grossing movie of 2024, behind Inside Out 2. It broke several box office records, including being the highest grossing R-rated movie of all-time, surpassing the $1 billion mark and Todd Phillips’ Joker, which previously held first place. Hoping to add to its long list of successes, Deadpool & Wolverine is vying for Oscar gold at this year’s awards.
Ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, Deadpool & Wolverine has begun its “For Your Consideration” campaign. While superhero movies (and genre films in general) are rarely included in the major categories, Ryan Reynolds is going for broke, vying for Deadpool & Wolverine to receive a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination. “One thing that’s against it [in the awards space] is that a lot of people consider it a comedy. That’s fair, but it has a backbone that is emotion and warmth,” the actor said of the film’s chances.
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The evidence is undeniable.
As well as having the superhero and comedy angles working against it, Deadpool & Wolverine will also face some tough competition in that category. Conclave, A Complete Unknown, Wicked, Emilia Perez, and Nickel Boys are expected to be the strong contenders in that category. Meanwhile, Sing Sing, Dune: Part Two, I’m Still Here, and The Wild Robot could also get nominations. When all is said and done, Deadpool & Wolverine will have a tough fight to even get a nomination, let alone win the award.