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

Ryan Reynolds has appeared as Deadpool in several films since 2009
Ryan Reynolds has appeared as Deadpool in several films since 2009 (Disney)
  • 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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