During this year's Super Bowl, fans were treated to the highly anticipated trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine. While the trailer itself left some surprises for the film, it did reveal that a familiar face from the X-Men universe would be making an appearance. This was subsequently confirmed by actor Aaron Stanford, who portrayed John Allerdyce, also known as Pyro, in previous X-Men films.
Stanford took to his Instagram after the trailer's release to share a picture of himself, presumably from the set of Deadpool & Wolverine. In the image, he can be seen wearing the same costume as seen in the trailer, along with some makeup to give him a more rugged appearance. Accompanying the picture, Stanford wrote, 'Welly welly welly well. If it isn't our old Droogie Pyro... #deadpool3 #pyrosback.' This confirmation has excited fans and sparked speculation about Pyro's role in the upcoming film.
For those unfamiliar, Pyro was introduced in X2: X-Men United as a friend of Bobby Drake/Iceman and Rogue. With extreme anti-social tendencies, Pyro had the ability to manipulate fire, although he could not create it. In X-Men: The Last Stand, Pyro fully embraced his powers as a member of Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, leading to a climactic battle with Iceman.
The record-breaking trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine garnered a staggering 365 million views within the first 24 hours of its release. Premiering during the Super Bowl, which reached a historic 123.7 million viewers, the trailer quickly gained momentum. Following the game, the full trailer was made available online, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the film.
The return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is significant for fans, as it signals a multiverse storyline involving characters from the 20th Century Fox X-Men movies, which were acquired by Disney/Marvel. Aaron Stanford's return as Pyro further adds to the speculation that there will be numerous cameos from beloved characters in the world of 20th Century Marvel.
Mark your calendars for the release of Deadpool & Wolverine on July 26th. Fans can expect a thrilling and action-packed adventure as Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as the iconic 'Merc With a Mouth' and Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine, joined by a talented cast that includes Aaron Stanford's Pyro. It's safe to say that this film will leave fans wanting more from the Marvel multiverse.
