In the Deadpool franchise, Ryan Reynolds repeatedly addresses the audience directly as the cheeky antihero. The star has already revealed why only his character is still allowed to do so
In addition to anarchic humor and a completely irreverent approach to its own comic book roots, the Deadpool series has established another trademark: breaking the fourth wall. This is a technique from the theater, where the play is loosened up and the audience is addressed directly.
As our international sister site AdoroCinema reports, Ryan Reynolds revealed on the occasion of the Deadpool & Wolverine launch why this approach will continue to be left solely to his character.
Only Deadpool is allowed to break the fourth wall in his franchise
In the Vanity Fair interview, the Deadpool actor explained that the gimmick of breaking the fourth wall will remain a special feature and should therefore not be used by multiple characters:
There are rules. Very specific rules. You would lessen the impact if everyone – or just one other person – was also aware of the fourth wall or some kind of meta aspect. Deadpool is the only character who has that ability.
For Reynolds, it’s important that character traits are clearly defined and then kept unique:
If everyone did that, you wouldn’t be as invested in that character. You really want to believe that the villain is a villain. You really want to believe that the co-star’s character is believable too. Deadpool can back that up – and does back that up – because you don’t want the audience to take him that seriously.
