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Join Telegram Channel“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the first R-rated movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and is a unique work. The main character, Deadpool, is known for his dirty jokes and extreme violence, and his long-awaited partner, Wolverine, also showed plenty of hardcore violence in “Logan” (2017).
The MCU's first R-rated film was directed by Shawn Levy, who said Marvel Studios understood the importance of giving the Deadpool movie an R rating and was supportive every step of the way.
If “Deadpool & Wolverine” is successful, R-rated movies could be a new way forward for the MCU. So, are there any other Marvel heroes you would like to make into R-rated movies? Director Levy answered in a Korean interview.
“Honestly, the R rating isn't just for the sake of being usable. It's because the things Deadpool says make sense. And frankly, it also makes sense for Logan. His way of life and the things he says are edgy.”
Levi argues that rationality is more important for an R-rated movie. “For example, I don't want to see Peter Parker say R-rated lines. I don't want Thor or Doctor Strange to suddenly say R-rated movie lines either,” he said, but added, “I would certainly like to hear Tony Stark swearing in R-rated language. I can imagine that much.”
Tony Stark is also known for his outspokenness. In the original comics, he has a dark side, such as becoming an alcoholic. His rough language was even reprimanded by Captain America in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) and by his daughter Morgan in “Avengers: Endgame” (2019).
Levi emphasized once again that “R-rating is not something we use because we can, but because it is consistent with the character. So, if there are more R-rated movies in the MCU in the future, it's important to stay true to the character. I don't think it's something we do just because we can.”
“Deadpool & Wolverine,” a film that may give Steve Rogers, who is fussy about language, a headache, will be released worldwide on July 24, 2024.