Back in May 2015 in Vancouver, Canada, the Deadpool crew had almost completed 60% of the expected shooting in a junkyard. The surrounding shooting was still needed, and the atmosphere in the group was very harmonious, but the weather was somewhat changeable, it was overcast, occasionally raining, and even hail fell for a few minutes.
A few weeks before the official shooting, the crew blocked a highway for 12 days and filmed several stills of action scenes, including Ryan Reynolds wearing multiple uniforms for the character, which went viral on the Internet. Usually, Hollywood filmmakers will actively control the first wave of on-set photos. It can be widely praised among fans, and it also confirms everyone's expectations of Deadpool, who may be a marginal character compared to superheroes such as Batman, Superman and Iron Man, but it also makes fans look forward to it.
During this intense filming period, Time.com interviewed lead actor Ryan Reynolds and director Tim Miller, who were still busy on set, and discussed how the tongue-in-cheek anti-hero was at the heart of their violent superhero movies, and the long process by which the character earned his personal film.
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<b>The process of "delivering" a Deadpool is not easy</b>
Derived from an unusual anti-hero comic from Marvel, Deadpool tells the story of a former Special Forces soldier who becomes a mercenary warrior, Wade Wilson, who was once an experiment similar to Wolverine's transformation, covering his body with scars, and his colleagues gained the ability to heal quickly, giving birth to The Side of Deadpool. With superpowers and an unobtrusive moral code, Deadpool hunts down a commander who controls mutants, named Francis or Ajax (Destiny Express 4 starring Ed Scrin), who nearly killed Deadpool. The mission also pits Deadpool and the Dust Angels (Gina Carano), as well as other mutants who team up with Ajax.
Although the popularity of Deadpool's own comics has long been high, Deadpool's road to the big screen is bumpy. Reynolds has been a die-hard fan of the comic, and the first connection to the project was as early as 2004, when it finally fell out. Then, in 2009, screenwriters Llot Rees and Paul Wernick (who had written the script for "Special Forces: Total Strike Back") wrote a new version of the script, which was immediately well received when it was posted online.
In fact, Deadpool's project has long been undercurrent, in 2009's "Wolverine", Reynolds had a cameo as Deadpool, and Fox is also repeatedly considering whether to let this character full of black humor pick the beam and open up a movie of his own. Part of the obstacle to adapting the Deadpool comics is due to the character's particularity in the Marvel Comics universe. Although Disney has the rights to characters like Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, and Team America (so they can form a reunion), the X-Men series, Deadpool, and other characters remain in the hands of 20th Century Fox. For a long time, there was a lot of debate within the film about whether to let Deadpool sing a monologue as the protagonist or only play a supporting role to add luster to the violent scene.
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Three years later, Reese and Wernick handed in a first draft of the script, adding a number of supporting characters and action scenes that were not just gunfights. "When we wrote it, it coincided with the release of 'Avengers', which was a huge success at the box office. Of course we would have thought, 'What if the above happens to have read our manuscript in the past few days, and in contrast it doesn't pass?' But thankfully it went well, and we heard that Fox was rethinking Deadpool, and maybe related to some big group movies like the Avengers. ”
In the years that followed, nothing went viral, and by the end of July 2014, just after the San Diego Comic Con, a few years earlier with Reynolds, test footage with special effects and uniforms had been posted online by Anonymous. Fans loved it so much that they set off a frenzy of likes. But they wondered, "Why not make it into a movie?"
Thankfully, a few months later, fans got what they wanted, and Fox officially agreed to shoot Deadpool and co-exist in the same universe as the X-Men movie series. Just like the films of Iron Man, Captain America and Thor, under the unified worldview, they can form the Avengers system.
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<b>Deadpool this bastard repeatedly refreshes the lower limit of heroes</b>
Deadpool is likely to stand out in this age of many superheroes, whether it's better or worse. Because it's full of hardcore action scenes and comedic elements (R-rated in the U.S., that is, 17 years old and older to watch), it's clear that some bold experimentation is needed. When it comes to Deadpool, it's bound to be associated with words like "unruly" and "eccentric." Reese revealed in the interview: "He was always very disrespectful, also very impatient and clumsy, with a bit of perverted psychosis, these qualities are in his bones. So the others seemed more normal than Deadpool, and had to divide him like a madman. ”
Co-writer Wernick added: "I think Deadpool in the Wolverine movie is a mess, so we have to have some fun with this version of ourselves. But this time by a large part of the origin story, the rest is revenge and redemption. We almost left the Wolverine setting aside, hoping to be more entertaining than they are. ”
So to help them shoot, the film added at least one character sent from the X-Men story, that is, the Russian-born mutant Ganglis (rumors that Hugh Jackman may also appear as Wolverine) to lead to the next film. "We talked about the bigger X-Men characters, classic characters like Steel Lux. Although it was a bit difficult, we successfully introduced Steel Force, and the reason why we worked so hard was because his image was a good old man, who would follow the instructions and could well contrast with Deadpool. ”
Reynolds has become one with Deadpool, just look at his Twitter
For Reynolds, being able to play such an unquestionably extreme role is the key to the birth of Deadpool. Reynolds offered to say, "I don't think any other work has tried this field, whether it's comics or film, and this pattern has been around for a long time." A unique blend of violent, dark and cynical elements of humor. Since comic books, Deadpool has been able to break the fourth wall, meaning that characters occasionally jump out and communicate with readers, like we see in House of Cards or Spring Is Not Reading Day. ”
Reynolds continued to pour out to reporters: "Of course, the movie will be full of some pornography and a lot of violent content, when we shoot, we may encounter, you think this part is a bit excessive, after all, this is just a comic book movie, do we want to erase these?" But at the moment, it feels good, and some colleagues sent by the studio are stunned when they see the clip. ”
In fact, Reynolds is still infinitely looking forward to playing his favorite comic book character. Born in Canada, the little talker also has a talent for comedy. Since 2004's Blade Runner 3, he's also embarked on the path of action movies. Combining this guy's unique athletic talent with a slightly ironic sense of humor, he was supposed to be the perfect choice for Deadpool, and also invited Morena Baccarin, T. J Miller, Gina Carano, Ed Scrin and many more movie stars helped.
<b>The painting style on the set is highly obedient to the original</b>
<b>Fans help the stars realize their dreams</b>
Stars with both hardcore action and humor, this time also bring a variety of R-rated film elements
On the day of the first visit to the Deadpool crew, the action scenes were not very complicated, and in a longest set of fifteen seconds of shooting, Reynolds and Deadpool's stand-in directly cut a small minion into eight pieces. There were also some action scenes of Carano that threw her into a large, sunken container. (As a female general from MMA, she is familiar with these hand-to-hand combat movements, and she herself says that she is used to these mud-covered parts of the movements, but she can't accept spiders that will emerge from garbage trucks and other abandoned metal corners.) Because nearly 90% of the scenes are filmed outdoors, this situation must happen from time to time to go deep into nature. ）
In a nearby tent, there was an original painting to protect it from the rain. The manuscript of Deadpool's Room is aptly displayed in the film, in which Deadpool is paralyzed on the couch, surrounded by a half-eaten pizza box, and some Deadpool comics at his feet. In other words, Deadpool is well known in the movie that he is a comic book character. The darker and richer paintings show how the actual outdoor scenes should be built, just a few yards away, there will be a blown-up cabin splint, which will be rendered by CGI.
Director Tim Miller estimated that it would take between 800 and 900 special effects scenes to finish the film. Although a bit smaller than other superhero movies, Deadpool still has some unique puzzles, including the most cute height difference between several main characters. Action director and second-camera director Rob Alonzo said, <b>"We're going to overplay the characters of 5'8 and 7'6, but he doesn't exist in reality." </b>
In order to make these realities closely related to the CGI elements, Alonzo and Miller will work closely with visual effects director Jonathan Rosenbart. Together, they came up with a low-angle camera mode, as well as other ingenious ways to capture motion scenes. Rosenbart told reporters: <b>"It's a great opportunity to dig up some unusual action scenes because it's bloody to combine the drama with Marvel and other styles of cinema." </b>
If Deadpool can finally meet the audience, then the sequel will not be a problem, and Reynolds will be able to experience a grand territory that he has never experienced in his career. Other actors felt that this effect was something he always deserved. "Ryan is a funny and sincere partner, and you'll keep an eye on his career, but you can't figure out where it's going to go—I think it's in a constant quantity," Carano said. But he deserves many good things in his life. So I hope this movie will stop him rushing back to the top stars, because it's really an honor to watch him perform.
The young black queen finally fulfilled the dream of chasing the stars
For Brianna Hildebrand, she cut her hair short, put on purple lipstick, and appeared as a partner of Deadpool in order to play the role of Black Queen, a telepath with the ability to foresee. It was this film that gave her the unique opportunity to perform on the same stage as her idol. It is no exaggeration to say that she was a childhood full of Reynolds. "His name was plastered all over the walls of my room, and I psed my photos of myself from middle school next to him. Hilbrand smiled shyly. <b>"The whole thing was so incredible, when I first went to the crew to see the camera, I didn't know it was related to him, but when I got the reply, it was like, 'Oh my God?' I showed Ryan this picture the first day I joined the group. I think it scared him. ”</b>
The "Deadpool" movie was made thanks to the continuous praise and the tireless efforts of the fans. Rather, it was the fans who gave Reynolds the character that helped him ascend to the top.
<b>Interview with Tim Miller and Reynolds</b>
<b>Leaking footage to save Deadpool's fate</b>
Time.com spoke to Reynolds and Miller in May when they visited the rain scene in Vancouver, which was Miller's debut as a director. The content is as follows:
Mtime: Since Deadpool has such a long history, did you create this character at one point with a completely different expectation than when the character's independent film really came out?
The ability to bring a hero full of violations into reality depends on the director and Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds: I was really muddy after Green Lantern, (laughs) It was really dark, and the prospects weren't very clear. But to be honest I still trust Tim because he had the confidence I didn't have at the time. I really felt like I had to get out of the haze for a while. This intermittent connection is really worse than ever. We shot this test clip to fully demonstrate the characters and our level of control. It wasn't until the clip was released that it was suddenly enlightened. (Laughter) By the way, I emphasize these words in every interview.
Tim Miller: It's not a secret I leaked! [Laughs]
<b>RR: Yesterday the studio boss was still here, and I said, "I love Tim the leaker." ”</b>
TM: I didn't do it, I swear! But you'll have to testify to the writers, Lloyd Rees, and Paul Wonic, because they have to say every week,, this is the best script I've ever written! How can we do it all? "Then we'll have to test it." I knelt down and begged, really, I tried my best. But Llot and Paul never gave up. They knew it was going to be a masterpiece. But it's also the kind of thing that's not easy to get into, unless you're already a fan of comics or characters. I think the public who haven't seen any comics thinks so, but when the script was finished, I thought it was a little surprise for non-Deadpool fans.
RR: And what's great is that Tim and the studio system are not familiar with, so I secretly read a few emails he sent to (Fox CEO) Jim Gianlopros and exclaimed, "You can't send this kind of head hair email to the producer!" "But obviously it's okay. I mean, Tim would write something a little scary in his emails. He was really passionate about the project.
Mtime: Can you share a few of these things he said?
RR: I can't. Unless there is a very malicious means of litigation. (Laughs) But when you think about the days in the studio, it's a little strange to think back, because Tim will not have so much red tape, and other people can't do without making movies.
Mtime: Why did you love this project?
RR: <b>I just don't think there's a unique opportunity in any dimension—whether it's in the context of the comics or the dimension of the movies, and it's a really long-standing feeling. </b>So it's a little odd idea that waiting is sometimes the best medicine, because now is a good time to make this movie that hasn't been there for the last five to seven years.
Mtime: Is there any difference? Is it because of the violent element, or the nature of darkness?
A superhero with its own sense of comedy
RR: Every comic book movie I've worked on, no one has hung up. Everyone braved the rain of bullets, but just like the old version of the "Tianlong Strike Team" TV series, the bullets hit the ground. So we can shine a light on Deadpool's killer skill in the story- super destructive power plus mercenary comedy. And we also have a rare opportunity to make a movie that doesn't just lie to children. There are a lot of yellow storm shots, which are fun when shooting.
TM: If you know the character, you know why Ryan was chosen to portray the character. Ryan joined in during the screenplay, so when you create a character that's a bit like him, it's almost according to his mold. I mean, if you know him in not just this environment, then she's really very close to Deadpool--- his sense of humor is consistent. He's also a little out of place with the everyday, just like Deadpool in the movies. [Laughs]
RR: You'll love it! [Laughs]
TM: I do like it. Makes me laugh.
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<b>Costumes and music will be highlights</b>
Mtime: Can you talk about clothing and makeup? In this kind of movie, you either wear a mask or have a scar on your face or something.
The costume department should prepare more props for him to use for spoofing
RR: The clothing sector is not easy. But costumes are also an important part of our films, and they are never rigid. It has to be appropriate for the character. <b>We wanted him to look light and fast, and to be a little more slippery than the kind of guy with a full face. It's also not easy to put makeup on actors in costumes because you have to force yourself as much as you can. If only there were more of these details, you would have worked harder. </b>But we brought in Bill Corso, an Oscar-winning makeup artist who worked on FoxCatcher, to be part of the puzzle. When we were licensed to shoot, we had to bring this guy in because he could bring the character to life in a unique way. Bill and I talked for a long time, and he was credited with half of my performance.
TM: I think when fans first see makeup photos, they're a lot more relaxed and know we don't have any dew points or horror shots. But that's not all, there's pressure to do it. Everyone wants to see Ryan's handsome face more, and we do have it, because there are still some origin stories. But then I think the core of the character is that he is an incomplete person, and he has experienced some terrible things. This is the beginning of his career, you must not imitate it. <b>When you watch a movie, you will understand that if this is not the case, we will not be able to stack a lot of comedic elements, such as flirting with his ugly appearance. T· J. Miller has a few words but he will laugh you to death, he is indeed a comedy treasure. </b>
Mtime: Are there any other mutants from the Marvel Universe and X-Men universes that will appear in Deadpool?
RR: There will indeed be Easter eggs. I don't want spoilers, but I think people will still like it.
TM: We had a couple of scenes in the studio. Take them as a backdrop. But I think we'd better live in a little corner of the Marvel Universe. <b>Steel Force was a shortcut for us to expand to the other X-Men, and we had a couple of plays for him. </b>He was really a straight man, and he was afraid that they would let us cut this part or replace it with someone who had never appeared, and finally shoot the scene as expected.
RR: <b>Yeah, Ganglix is really tough in this movie, so we put him and me together, basically I kept yelling at him. </b>
TM: We've got to cut out Garrison Kane. He's also an important character we want to bring in — maybe he'll be in the sequel. But we already had a bunch of muscle sticks, and I thought it would be better to have a heroine, so I went through fox's comics and there were a few of them that we loved, like Harley Oslow. I put them on different lists and sent them, but unfortunately we couldn't use them—like Harley Oslow and The Black Queen, so let's just make a joke. But Llot and Paul said, "Oh my God, we have to bring her in." "It seems wise now, but The Black Queen is still an illegible character."
Mtime: Speaking of costumes, you have a pair of white eyes, which is a personal symbol. A lot of superhero movies add extremely eye-catching elements to their uniforms. How did you keep this design?
RR: Well, the characters are derived from comics, and we just let it go. So you can't promise Deadpool fans and real Deadpool and draw a pair of blue eyes on it. You have to go along with them. So we did it, and it worked well. We died many different styles to allow you to see the character's expression through the mask, and it finally worked.
RR: Yeah, we don't wear a mask and shoot it again, and then we put on the mask and we can move with the face.
Mtime: Tim: It's your first time directing a film, but you have a good foundation in advertising and visual effects. How does this translate?
TM: You should be clear that the director's job is not completely out of my old line. I feel that running my own company also gives me a lot of experience in this area. Basically, this scale of work is enough for my company to do for a year, but it has to be compressed to a 6-month deadline. So I think directing people and making them not completely hate you is still of great help. And I've directed a lot of motion capture and some commercials, and it's basically the same thing. It's a pleasure to work with Ryan, and of course the high level of our staff, but the process of physical shooting and CGI is still a bit different. Creativity comes from the details, but this rate of fire controller is still a little different. But I loved it.
Mtime: What do you think of the soundtrack and soundtrack of the film?
TM: Ryan listened to music from the '80s and '90s, so we started here.
RR: Boutique doesn't have to bother too much. (Laughs) It's quite important in the movie. Because it is an important part of this, it is not easy to use the common beat to match an action scene. We may have to resort to other methods. But you certainly don't know — we have to budget as wisely as possible in this regard.
TM: I just want to mention that if this is like the success of "Guardians of the Galaxy" to choose songs, then look at the script that leaked a few years ago, which has these musical arrangements. Llot and Paul thought of it first!
RR: Exactly. When I saw the music they used in Silver Guardian, I jumped.
Mtime: You both waited years for the film to be made, and at what moment did you find out that the green light was finally turned on?
Deadpool's teenage dream is about to come true
RR: It's the weirdest green light I've ever heard, because the studio didn't officially notify me, they just set the show for the movie. (Laughs) Test clips were released, and by 2014 Comic Con was ready, at least that's what we thought. <b>The test footage caused a rush of excitement when it was released, and suddenly we, like our peers, saw the movie set for February 2016. We looked at each other like, "We're going to make a movie or we're going to be fired." (</b>Laughs) they all called each other and asked, "What the hell is going on?" ”
TM: I was on the phone for about thirty minutes with Ryan because I was going to have a meeting with Fox, and I thought it would be like the previous meeting, you check in first, then go in and say two words, nothing big happened. And this time, before I went to a meeting at two o'clock, they called and asked me what I was going to do in February 2016. I said, "Uh, nothing, huh?" ”
RR: You're going to see a movie directed by someone else! [Laughs]
Mtime: So you both feel like Deadpool fans are pushing the film to start?
RR: Of course, thanks to them. And I'm not talking about that kind of scene. Sincerely, I think we all have to rely on them to have these experiences, because without their voice, a million years would not have been possible. People are really writing letters to Fox about making movies. So that's good. I feel we owe them, so we want to restore the truest Deadpool to them, and we really appreciate them.
Mtime: You're still shooting in Vancouver, it's Ryan's hometown, is that your idea?
RR: The filming location is not up to me. Instead, there are a lot of supporters, but in the end, someone else has to make a decision. I visit my mother every Sunday —that's a reward for me (laughs).