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Deadpool Not in Marvel's Wolverine, Insomniac Confirms
17 Sep
Summary
- A red-clad swordsman in the trailer is confirmed to be The Hand.
- Creative director Marcus Smith clarified the character tease.
- Deadpool is not secretly included in Marvel's Wolverine.
Speculation surrounding Marvel's Wolverine has been fueled by a brief trailer appearance of a red-clad swordsman, leading many fans to believe it was Deadpool. Insomniac Games' creative director, Marcus Smith, has addressed these rumors directly.
Smith acknowledged the confusion caused by the trailer but confirmed that the character in question is not Deadpool. He explained that the intention was to feature a range of recognizable Marvel characters around Wolverine, not to tease Deadpool specifically. Upon release, additional in-game context will resolve any ambiguity.
The mystery swordsman has been identified as an operative from The Hand, a faction whose members traditionally wear red and wield blades. This revelation puts an end to fan theories about a hidden Deadpool cameo in the 2026 game. The visual similarity to Deadpool's iconic suit, coupled with recent movie hype, likely contributed to the misinterpretation.
