As a seasoned movie connoisseur, having traversed the cinematic landscapes of Tinseltown for more years than I care to admit, allow me to share my thoughts on the latest blockbuster mash-up, “Deadpool & Wolverine.
In a potential turn of events, the famous opening dance number in Deadpool & Wolverine could have been replaced by a different boy band, as the rights for NSYNC’s hit song were acquired late during production. The scene depicts Deadpool (played by Ryan Reynolds) vandalizing Logan’s (portrayed by Hugh Jackman) grave to verify his demise. Upon being arrested by TVA agents, Deadpool employs Logan’s adamantium skeleton to brutally eliminate them; he pauses occasionally to dance along to the rhythm of NSYNC’s anthem.
In an interview with MovieWeb, editors Dean Zimmerman and Shane Reid from the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” shared that the initial dance scene was originally set to a hit song by Backstreet Boys, along with several classic tunes in the early versions of the script. The original cut of the movie had a significantly different mood. According to Shane Reid, “The opening actually began with Kenny Rogers’ song ‘The Gambler,’ which all our initial visualizations were synchronized to.
In the production phase, neither Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, nor the editors felt that the song harmonized with the scene effectively. Shane Reid clarified, “At some stage, the film evolved into its own linguistic style. The song didn’t match the same vigor we aimed for in that specific scene.” During editing, they initially used ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Man” as a temporary track until a definitive choice was made.
Reid stated that they initially had around seven or eight potential songs for consideration. Eventually, the selection was narrowed to two favorites – NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” and an undisclosed Backstreet Boys tune. As Dean Zimmerman added, it ultimately boiled down to these two popular boy bands. He mentioned that they had a Backstreet Boys song on the list initially. The final decision was made by a small panel of movie collaborators. Zimmerman clarified this choice:
Over the course of an hour, we conducted a small trial involving some reliable individuals from our production team. It turned out that NSYNC was overwhelmingly preferred by all.
“It’s Deadpool. We Can Do Whatever We Want.”
During the discussion, Dean Zimmerman and Shane Reid shared that the creation of Deadpool & Wolverine was a result of numerous collaborators. Originally, Dean Zimmerman was slated to edit the film independently. However, Shane Reid joined the team prior to production, at Blake Lively’s suggestion. As they worked closely together, exchanging multiple ideas, they were instrumental in crafting some of the most cherished scenes from Deadpool & Wolverine. Dean Zimmerman elaborated on this, stating:
The sequences I’m referring to are amazing because they begin predictably and then transform into something entirely unexpected. At first, everything was carefully planned and rehearsed. But when Shane joined in, bringing his unrestrained creativity, the storyline veered off in a completely new direction. This unexpected turn dismantled our initial structure, allowing us to approach the rest of the movie with a fresh perspective. In essence, it allowed us the freedom to explore and innovate – just like in Deadpool’s world, there are no rules!
You can now buy the movie featuring Deadpool and Wolverine on both physical and digital platforms. Alongside the cinema version, the DVD and Blu-Ray editions come with some exciting extras such as commentary from Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds, previously cut scenes featuring a beloved character, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, funny bloopers, and alternative takes.
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2024-10-14 04:35