“Deadpool and Wolverine” is making its way to theatres this summer, with fans speculating about how the movie will integrate the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
But according to director Shawn Levy, moviegoers can ditch the study guides – understanding the MCU is reportedly not a requirement to enjoy the film.
“I was a good student in school. I’ll do my homework as an adult. But I am definitely not looking to do homework when I go to the movies,” Levy told the Associated Press.
While acknowledging the passionate fan base with encyclopaedic knowledge of these characters, Levy emphasised that the film prioritises pure entertainment, “This movie is built for entertainment, with no obligation to come prepared with prior research.”
In other news, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine might look familiar, but this is not the same character he portrayed for years. Jackman’s return won’t contradict the emotional send-off in 2017’s “Logan,” with trailers revealing a Wolverine from a near-apocalyptic timeline.
While “Deadpool and Wolverine” marks Ryan Reynolds’ third film playing Deadpool, Levy insists it’s not a traditional sequel.
“It’s more than just Deadpool 3,” he told Screen Rant at CinemaCon. “It’s a fresh story that brings together these iconic characters in a completely new way.”
Levy also described the film as “gnarly” and “funny,” stating that early screenings have been positive, “The test audiences absolutely loved it.”
“Deadpool and Wolverine” reaches theatres on July 26th, courtesy of Disney.
