Ryan Reynolds seemingly suits up as Deadpool again for a mystery project – with a returning Deadpool and Wolverine cast member

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool and Wolverine
(Image credit: Marvel Studios)

Ryan Reynolds is suiting up as Deadpool again for a mystery project.

"That was fun today," the Deadpool and Wolverine star wrote in a post on his Instagram Stories alongside a picture of Reynolds wearing the full Deadpool suit sans mask. It seems Reynolds has been busy filming something Deadpool-related alongside Blind Al actor Leslie Uggams. See for yourself below.

Knowing Reynolds and his knack for subverting expectations, we wouldn't expect this to be anything close to a Deadpool 4. Instead, one background detail might have tipped off the project's aims. Look over Blind Al's shoulder and you'll see a whole heap of Christmas items and decorations. 

Deadpool, of course, has previous history with Christmas specials. 2018's Once Upon a Deadpool re-cut the foul-mouthed and violent comedy into a slice of PG-13 fun for the whole family. Unfortunately, the joke went down less well with audiences – garnering a tepid 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and earning a 'Rotten' score with critics.

There are other possibilities, too: commercials, promo for a Christmas video, or even Ryan Reynolds playing with fans are all realistic options – and suitably fourth-wall-breaking enough for the Merc with the Mouth. Reynolds has even expressed interest in making a full Deadpool Christmas movie before.

Until we find out, you'll be able to tide yourself over with the release of the Deadpool and Wolverine home release. Now out on digital platforms, Blu-Ray, 4K Ultra HD, and DVD, it features "hours" of bonus content and multiple deleted scenes, including this B-15 and Peter interaction that fills in one of the plot holes from the Deadpool and Wolverine ending.

For more, check out the upcoming Marvel movies heading your way in 2025 and beyond. Then dive back into the past with our guides to the Marvel timeline and how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at 12DOVE, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.