Ryan Reynolds' portrayal of the iconic Marvel character Deadpool has gained him a massive fan following, but there are some lesser-known facts about the actor and the character that fans may not be aware of.

One surprising fact is that Reynolds initially became interested in the character of Deadpool after reading a comic book featuring the character on an airplane. He immediately felt a connection with the witty and irreverent anti-hero and knew he had to bring him to the big screen.

Another interesting detail is that Reynolds worked tirelessly behind the scenes to get a Deadpool movie made. After a failed attempt at portraying the character in a previous film, Reynolds fought for years to convince studios to give him the opportunity to do it justice. His persistence paid off when the much-anticipated "Deadpool" movie was finally released, becoming a massive success and solidifying Reynolds' status as the perfect actor to portray the beloved character.

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