Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance in character as Deadpool at San Diego Comic‑Con, briefly interrupting the panel for the forthcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday and teasing a part in the blockbuster’s sprawling cast.
Moment of theatre in Hall H
Appearing from the audience rather than arriving on stage, the 49‑year‑old actor engaged in a short exchange with Robert Downey Jr., who is featured in the film as Doctor Doom. In character and wearing a darker Deadpool outfit, Reynolds asked about filming dates before being told the movie had already wrapped.
“This seems an awfully expensive way to announce a film. When do you start filming?”
Downey Jr responded, surrounded by the rest of the cast: “It’s in the can bro, look around you, did you bump your head?” Reynolds then quipped about additional photography and left the stage after a brief comedic flourish.
What the filmmakers have said
The short episode came as Marvel revealed a new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. According to the studio’s synopsis, the film will see “universes collide” as the Multiverse Saga reaches its concluding chapter. The production is described as the 39th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a direct follow-up to the 2019 release Avengers: Endgame.
| Film | Notable fact |
|---|---|
| Avengers: Doomsday | Release date: 18 December |
| Marvel Cinematic Universe | This film is the 39th entry |
Why the cameo matters
Although Deadpool was not listed among confirmed characters for the film, Reynolds’ stunt reignited longstanding rumours about his character’s integration into the wider MCU. The brief interaction with Downey Jr. — an actor closely associated with the franchise through his role as Iron Man — fuelled speculation among fans about cameos and crossovers between previously separate Marvel universes.
- Reynolds appeared in character as Deadpool from the crowd at San Diego Comic‑Con.
- He asked about a role in Avengers: Doomsday, only to be told filming had finished.
- The film’s trailer was released earlier in the week and the movie is due in cinemas on 18 December.
For local readers in Bury, the cameo emphasises how global fan events such as Comic‑Con can create moments of surprise that ripple across social media and news outlets overnight. While the exchange provided little concrete confirmation about Deadpool’s involvement, it served as a reminder that studios continue to experiment with blending characters and universes as they build toward major cinematic events.
Reporting from InfoRadar’s entertainment desk.
