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Deadpool Star Pays $5,000 to Use John Candy's Prop in Marvel Films
30 Oct
Summary
- Ryan Reynolds spent $5,000 to use John Candy's prop book in Deadpool films
- The book appeared in Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine
- Reynolds paid a single-use fee to Paramount Pictures for the rights
In a recent revelation, it has come to light that Ryan Reynolds, the actor and producer behind the Deadpool franchise, went to great lengths to pay tribute to the late comedian John Candy. According to the article, Reynolds spent $5,000 of his own money to secure the rights to use a prop book from the classic comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles in all three Deadpool films.
The book in question is titled The Canadian Mounted, which Candy's character reads in the 1980s film. Reynolds explained that the $5,000 was a single-use fee, meaning he had to pay the same amount again when he wanted to use the book in the Deadpool sequels. Despite the hefty price tag, the actor remained dedicated to the reference, ensuring the prop appeared in Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine.
This is not the first time Reynolds has gone to great lengths to pay tribute to his comedic influences. In 2016, it was revealed that $10,000 of the Deadpool film's budget was allocated for the actor to wear a shirt featuring the likeness of Bea Arthur, another beloved entertainer. The article suggests that Reynolds is not one to shy away from spending money on references and jokes that he is passionate about, even if it means dipping into his own pocket.
