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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Louis Chilton

Ryan Reynolds reacts to Neil Patrick Harris ‘stealing’ iconic Deadpool role

  • Neil Patrick Harris will voice Deadpool in Marvel's new VR game for Meta Quest 3, announced at Summer Game Fest 2025.
  • Ryan Reynolds, who has played Deadpool in films since 2009, reacted to the news with a comedic video.
  • In the video, Reynolds parodies Harris's role in Doogie Howser, MD, expressing mock outrage over the casting decision.
  • Robyn Lively, Blake Lively's half-sister and a Doogie Howser actress, makes a cameo, calling Reynolds "vindictive and stupid."
  • Fans online have reacted positively to Reynolds' video, praising his humor and the Doogie Howser reference.

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Ryan Reynolds shares mock video reaction to having Deadpool role ‘stolen’ by Neil Patrick Harris

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