9. Allowing More People to See Themselves as Superheroes
Ryan has said that his version of Deadpool identifies as pansexual, and while this is not something that Rob initially thought of when he created the character 30 years ago, he couldn’t be happier with the choice.
“I would love to tell you that 22-year-old Rob Liefeld was thinking that way when I created him, but that wasn’t something I was focused on,” the artist says. “Do I welcome, love, embrace what Ryan has done in expanding and adding to the diversity? 100 percent. I see how it has affected kids all over the world. We’re going to place that at Ryan’s feet, and we’re all the better for it.”
Meanwhile, Brianna—whose character is an out member of the LGBTQ+ community in the sequel—similarly feels honored to connect with fans who appreciate the choice. “It’s been great to meet people who it really means something to, to have an out superhero in general,” she said.
10. Do Superhero Suits Come in Wool?
Since the movie was filmed in Vancouver, the cast dealt with chilly weather at times. “The opening scene on the highway overpass was really intense to film,” Brianna said. “We filmed it over three days, and the first day was fine, but the second and third days, it started to rain and sleet and hail, so that was really a lot.”
She addde with a laugh, “I remember being really cold, but we were all suffering together.”