Ryan Reynolds is receiving significant backlash after an old prank he played on the makeup team for Deadpool 2 was shared online again. The video shows him ruining hours of detailed work, leading viewers to wonder if the joke was worth it for the crew. This clip has also reignited discussions about Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, following a lawsuit issue involving Justin Baldoni earlier this year. Some viewers expressed strong opinions, stating he is known in the film industry for mistreating crew members.
In the video, Reynolds spent about eight hours in the makeup chair while the lead makeup designer, Bill Corso, and his team worked hard to transform him into Wade Wilson, who has a heavily scarred face. The makeup process included applying intricate silicone prosthetics. Once the transformation was complete, Reynolds looked in the mirror and claimed he was unhappy with the results, telling the tired crew that they needed to start over and then began to take the prosthetics off.
This prank was recorded during the filming of the Deadpool series in the mid-to-late 2010s. The makeup artists appeared shocked as their hard work was dismantled within moments, with some leaving the area and one saying, “F**k this.” Reports indicate that Reynolds knew the filming had been canceled for the day but let the team finish their work before revealing the joke.
While some fans viewed the incident as a harmless prank, others criticized it as bullying. One criticized the humor in making the crew feel their efforts were wasted, while another suggested that the makeup team deserved compensation and an apology. Many viewers shared their frustration, pointing out that for a prank to be fun, everyone involved should enjoy it. Some commented on the makeup team’s hard work and suggested they deserved recognition for their patience.
This renewed criticism comes amid ongoing legal issues involving Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni, who has denied the allegations against him and has filed his own claims against the couple. Reports have suggested that Reynolds and Lively pressured executives and attempted to undermine Baldoni’s reputation during their legal disputes. The resurfacing of this video highlights the scrutiny both Reynolds and Lively continue to face.
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