Warning! This article contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.
Summary
Deadpool & Wolverinewas everything fans were expecting it to be in the cameo department, and theMarvel Cinematic Universemovie’s biggest surprise return brought along a few questions. Ryan Reynolds and crew were not lying when they said many surprises were being kept for the movie’s release. While the MCU film’s trailers revealed many players ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s cast, such as the return ofLoganstar Dafne Keen as X-23,the movie’s most shocking cast members were kept a surprise untilDeadpool & Wolverinehit theaters. And they were all different levels of great.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s multiversal plotallowed the film to have a lot of fun with what characters it could use. As Reynolds' Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine tie back to the Fox Marvel films, the MCU entry basically was a love letter to that era of Marvel releases, down to a poignant behind-the-scenes sequence as the credits rolled. The Fox Marvel actors who came back for the movie visibly had a lot of fun reprising their roles, which varied from popular characters to underrated performances and more. In the end,the best return was of an MCU and Fox fan-favorite.
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Chris Evans Returns To The MCU, But As Human Torch
Captain America Also Appeared In A Way
Chris Evans is one of the most popular actors in the superhero medium ever. Evans is a huge part of the MCU becoming the most successful franchise in movie history, as the star’s role as Captain America stood alongside Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man as the faces of the MCU during the Infinity Saga. Evans had bowed out of the franchise in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame, which saw Steve Rogers pass on the Captain America mantle to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson and go live in the past with Peggy Carter. Now, Evans has returned to the MCU, but with a twist.
Before playing Captain America, Evans gave life to Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, in two Fantastic Four movies in the 2000s. In a genius move,Deadpool & Wolverinebrought back Evans to the MCU as his version of the Human Torch, not Captain America. The character was the first member of the Resistance fighting the villain Cassandra Nova in the Void that Deadpool and Wolverine encounter. After Deadpool ran his mouth to Cassandra, exposing all the nasty things Johnny had said about her,the villain gruesomely killed Evans' Human Torch by removing all his skin in one swoop.
Evans' Captain America had been teased earlier in the movie, with Reynolds' Deadpool being shocked to see the hero on the TVA’s panels, saluting Cap. So, when Evans first appeared in the Void,Deadpool and the audience were led to believe that Captain America was back. However, Evans screams “Flame On,” Johnny Storm’s catchphrase, bursting into flames and revealing that he was actually back as the Human Torch. That was something fans had long requested to see during the Multiverse Saga, withEvans saying he was open to playing Johnny Storm again, andDeadpool & Wolverinehandled it perfectly.
Deadpool & Wolverine Post-Credits Scenes Explained
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Is Chris Evans' Human Torch The Same As From The 2000s Fantastic Four Movies?
He Mentioned Another Fantastic Four Character
Deadpool & Wolverinedid not give a definitive answer as to whether Evans was playing the same Johnny Storm from the 2000s Fantastic Four movies or not. However, given thatDafne Keen’s X-23 was clearly revealed to be the same version of the character seen inLogan, the movie implied that Evans' Human Torch and other returning players like Wesley Snipes' Blade and Jennifer Garner’s Elektra were the same as the ones the actors played before. Any differences to the characters could be chalked down to these being older versions of the heroes, with the audience missing years of development.
Evans' Johnny Storm also mentioned his Reed Richards, who called the Void a “metaphysical junkyard” and said he and others are sent there by the TVA if they do not play nice with the rest of the multiverse. It seems like the rest of the Fantastic Four from the 2000s movies, or at least Ioan Gruffudd’s Mr. Fantastic died in the Void. However, there is also a case to be made that Evans could be playing a different Johnny Storm, ashis Fantastic Four costume and logo are very different from that of the 2000s Fantastic Four movies.
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Why Chris Evans' Human Torch Might Seem Out Of Character
The Actor Went For A Different Direction With The Hero
While Johnny Storm was quite sarcastic in the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, those Marvel entries were PG-13.Deadpool & Wolverinemade MCU history by being the first R-rated entry in the franchisesince the MCU started back in 2008 withIron Man. The film has a lot of fun with the violence and swearing that the R rating allows, and that informed how Evans played Johnny Storm. The actor went all out on his rants about the Void and Cassandra Nova, seen earlier in the movie and again inDeadpool & Wolverine’s post-credits scene.
The R-rated language definitely made Evans' return as the Human Torch feel very differentfrom his past appearances as the character, and the change of pace might also have shocked those who were only familiar with the actor as Captain America in the MCU. Another aspect of Evans' performance that seemed a little off for his Human Torch was his accent. In his two Fantastic Four movies, Evans' Boston accent did not make itself very present. However, the accent is definitely strong inDeadpool & Wolverine, and mixed with the R-rated dialogue, makes Johnny Storm feel quite different from before.
Every Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine Explained
Deadpool & Wolverine is packed to the brim with cameos from across the entire run of Marvel films, combining the numerous timelines together.
The Actor Could Still Come Back To The MCU
Evans is fantastic as the Human Torch, and so him coming back as the character in future multiverse adventures, perhaps even meeting Joseph Quinn’s MCU Johnny Storm, would be exciting. However,Deadpool & Wolverinemakes it very clear that this version of the hero is dead. Cassandra Nova completely removes Johnny Storm’s skin, and he just crumbles to the floor, turning into a pile of bone and blood. However, the multiverse allows several different ways for Evans to reprise the Johnny Storm character.
Everyone Who Dies In Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine features an incredible cast of characters throughout, but equally, there are many heroes and villains who meet their end.
The Fantastic Four, Marvel Studios' reboot movie for the team, is rumored to take place in a different universe. That could lead to the team traveling to the MCU at some point in the film. On their way, the Fantastic Four could travel through other universes, with Evans playing a Human Torch variant or more and interacting with them.Avengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warscould also use the multiverse to havea hilarious meeting between Evans as a Human Torch variant and his Captain America, going deeper intoDeadpool & Wolverine’s joke setup.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four follows four astronauts who gain extraordinary abilities after a space mission goes awry. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm transform into superheroes tasked with combating Dr. Doom’s malevolent schemes, marking their debut in facing global threats with newly acquired powers.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer follows the superhero team as they confront the enigmatic Silver Surfer, whose arrival on Earth heralds impending global danger. While grappling with new and old adversaries, the Fantastic Four must unravel the mystery behind the Silver Surfer’s true intentions.
