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Reynolds' "Prank" Sparks Outrage: Truth vs. Fiction
8 Nov
Summary
- Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 2 makeup prank video resurfaced online.
- The prank involved him ruining prosthetics, but the time was exaggerated.
- While the video is real, claims about an eight-hour makeup session are false.
A prank video involving Ryan Reynolds and the makeup team for Deadpool 2 has recently resurfaced, drawing criticism online. The clip shows Reynolds ruining a full set of prosthetics applied to his face and body.
However, context surrounding the video has been misrepresented. Initial claims suggested Reynolds had spent eight hours in the makeup chair only to discover the shooting day was canceled. This narrative has been debunked, with evidence indicating the prosthetic application took approximately two hours, not eight.
The viral video, originally posted by the official Deadpool Movie X account in 2019, has reignited debate about the nature of the prank. Some viewers found the act to be in poor taste and potentially harmful to the makeup artists' morale, with comments suggesting it bordered on bullying.
Award-winning makeup designer Bill Corso, featured in the video, noted that makeup time for Deadpool sequels was reduced to about two hours, significantly less than the eight hours alleged in the recent online discussion. Despite the clarification on timing, the prank's impact on the makeup artists' enthusiasm and their hard work continues to be a point of contention.
