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Rob Liefeld is a talented comic book artist who createdDeadpoolandCable,so he certainly played a big part in shaping Marvel’s most brilliant antiheroes. Over the past decades, he has always been outspoken about the treatment that his source material received.
But his relationship with Marvel has now taken a dramatic turn, and he’s made a bombshell announcement about the same. On the other hand, he praised Ryan Reynolds for his commitment to Deadpool.
Why Rob Liefeld is cutting ties with Kevin Feige and Marvel
TheDeadpool & Wolverinepremiere was supposed to be a moment of celebration for Rob Liefeld but unfortunately, it turned out to be an eye-opening experience. He appeared on theRobeservationspodcast and spoke about how he was allegedly denied access to the afterparty, something that he had always been invited to in the past.
Adding to the sting, Liefeld claims that Kevin Feige and Disney executives ignored him on the red carpet. They were in close proximity with him but still did not acknowledge his presence. The creator said,“It was meant to embarrass, diminish, and defeat me.”
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For the past year, he felt uneasy about his treatment by Marvel, and his discomfort began in early 2023 when the studio decided to change the official credits for Wolverine, recognizing Roy Thomas as a co-creator. Moreover, he alleges that Marvel did not elevate his credit onDeadpool & Wolverine.
Rob Liefeld appreciates Ryan Reynolds and his dedication to Deadpool
In the same podcast, Liefeld blatantly stated,“Kevin Feige does not treat comic book creators well. That is my personal experience.”By the time the movie hit the theatres, the creator had made up his mind tocut his ties with Marvelbecause of the harsh and disrespectful treatment.
But despite his issues with the studio, he has nothing but praise forRyan Reynolds. He credits the actor for not only bringingDeadpoolto life but also genuinely caring about the character’s legacy and the people who created it.
He had a positive experience while working on the first two installments, ofDeadpooland said that Reynolds was far more inclusive (viaThe Hollywood Reporter). Unlike Feige, the actor, who was also a producer on the first two movies, was far more engaged and involved in the project.
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Reynolds ensured that could influence the creative decisions of the movie, and preserve the essence of the character. So, Liefeld acknowledging theDeadpoolstar highlights how a major part of the franchise’s success is the lead actor’s dedication to his craft.
You can watchDeadpool & Wolverineon Disney+.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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