Every Deadpool Variant In Deadpool & Wolverine Explained

Deadpool & Wolverine features several variants of the former hero, from those versed in Marvel Comics lore to those created for the movie. As expected, Deadpool & Wolverine deals with the concept of the multiverse heavily. The appearance of Deadpool & Wolverine‘s Paradox involves the TVA in the duo’s lives, leading to a multiversal adventure filled with cameos, surprise inclusions, and teases for the list of upcoming Marvel movies.

As was teased in the film’s trailers, Deadpool & Wolverine would feature an increased dosage of the former. Despite being a movie that is split between Wade Wilson and Wolverine equally, variants of Deadpool were confirmed to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine‘s cast. Although the story includes variants of other major heroes, including Wolverine himself in some surprising cameos, Deadpool & Wolverine‘s ending delivers on its promise of including Wade Wilson variants in a fantastic action sequence that ranks among the MCU’s best.

Related Every Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine Explained

Deadpool & Wolverine is packed to the brim with cameos from across the entire run of Marvel films, combining the numerous timelines together.

17 Original Deadpool

The Variant From The First Two Deadpool Movies

Naturally, the most prominent variant of Deadpool to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine is the titular version. This version hails from Earth-10005, the official multiversal designation for Fox’s X-Men movie timeline, and picks up from the ending of Deadpool 2. After establishing his usage of Cable’s time machine, which even resulted in him traveling to Earth-616 in an attempt to join the Avengers, Deadpool & Wolverine shows Wade as a car salesman, officially retired from superhero work as Deadpool.

When the TVA appears and informs Deadpool of a threat to his timeline, the hero springs back into action. Of course, this variant of Deadpool gets the most screentime as the lead of the film, from his adventure to find a variant of Logan who can help him to his battles in the Void against the forces of Cassandra Nova. By the time of the film’s ending, Deadpool encounters several other versions of himself, some more friendly than others.

16 Dogpool

Mary Poppins Is Deadpool’s Loyal Ally

The Deadpool variant with the second-most amount of screentime in Deadpool & Wolverine is arguably Dogpool, a.k.a. Mary Poppins. This character first appears in the Void as a companion of another Deadpool variant but takes a liking to the original Deadpool. Throughout the film, Dogpool often reappears as someone who wants to be around the titular duo of Deadpool and Wolverine.

In the final act, Dogpool appears alongside the rest of the Deadpool Corps. Dogpool races towards Deadpool and Wolverine before they can be attacked by the other variants, being hidden away before the ensuing fight. Dogpool is based on the same variant of the character from Marvel Comics, though as a much different type of dog.

15 Nicepool

The Nicest Variant Of Deadpool In Deadpool & Wolverine

Early in the production of Deadpool & Wolverine, set photos revealed an image of Ryan Reynolds filming as a long-haired variant of Deadpool. Many took to calling this variant a samurai version of Deadpool, but Deadpool & Wolverine dubs him Nicepool. This variant of the character is the initial owner of Dogpool and helps the original Deadpool and Wolverine on their adventure through the Void.

Like Dogpool, Nicepool’s arrival in the final act of Deadpool & Wolverine precedes the appearance of the Deadpool Corps. Unfortunately, Nicepool does not possess the same powers as other variants and cannot regenerate, leading him to a tragically hilarious death scene shortly after one of the film’s best meta jokes. Nicepool’s legacy lives on, however, when the original Deadpool takes up his weapons and avenges his death.

14 Lady Deadpool

The Female Leader Of The Deadpool Corps

While the Deadpool Corps did not outwardly proclaim a leader, the variant who led them through the portal in the finale of Deadpool & Wolverine was Lady Deadpool. Lady Deadpool is another popular variant of the character from Marvel Comics and was teased in several of the film’s trailers. The teases caused a great deal of speculation, with theories about who would play the female version of the character ranging from Ryan Reynolds in a wig to Taylor Swift.

While the character was never unmasked, Lively provided the voice work for the character and was likely the one under the suit…

Another popular name raised for Lady Deadpool was Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds’ wife. As it turns out, Lively portrayed Lady Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine. While the character was never unmasked, Lively provided the voice work for the character.

Christian Bettridge donned the suit for the role, continuing her ties to the MCU following her appearance as a stunt performer in The Marvels. Bettridge was also a stunt double for Wonder Woman in both of the hero’s DCEU movies, and served as a stunt performer in Justice League, giving her a considerable superhero background. On Instagram, Christian Bettridge discussed her time as Lady Deadpool for Deadpool & Wolverine, thanking those who helped her – including Reynolds, Lively, and director Shawn Levy – and stating, “it’s not lost on me how special it was to don this suit.”

Lady Deadpool is slightly different from other variants in that she has two mini machine guns as her primary weapons rather than dual pistols. This appears to be in part a nod to her place as the seeming de facto leader of the Deadpool Corps in Deadpool & Wolverine, but could also simply be in reference to how many different weapons the character has been shown with throughout her Marvel comic history.

13 Kidpool

The Young Version Of Deadpool Was Another Member Of The Corps

Kidpool is another Marvel Comics variant of the Deadpool Corps that was heavily theorized to appear in the film. Many assumed that Walker Scobell would portray this variant, given his prior work with director Shawn Levy in The Adam Project. In this film, Scobell played a younger version of Ryan Reynolds, leading many to believe he was perfect for the role of Kidpool.

However, Scobell did not portray Kidpool in Deadpool & Wolverine. Instead, that honor went to Inez Reynolds, the daughter of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Kidpool, like Lady Deadpool, remained masked in the finale of the movie, instead being reduced to one line of dialogue. However, the dialogue was suitably laden with curse words and profanity, fitting the R-rated tone of the movie as another Deadpool variant.

12 Headpool

The Zombified Version Of Deadpool From Marvel Comics

Perhaps the strangest variant of Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine is Headpool. In the comics, Headpool began as simply another Deadpool from an alternate Earth. However, this timeline was infected by a zombie outbreak, leading Wade to be bitten. The zombified version of Wade was transported to Earth-616 where his body was torn apart, leaving him a talking, zombie head resembling the Merc with a Mouth.

For the most part, this is exactly how Deadpool & Wolverine portrays Headpool too. Longtime MCU cameo actor Nathan Fillion voices Headpool in the film, who is seen flying out of a portal alongside the other variants of the character. While he was not much use in the ensuing battle between the Corps and Deadpool and Wolverine, the character’s strange nature and iconic design leave an impression.

11 Babypool

The Youngest Deadpool Variant

Kidpool is a child version of Deadpool, but Deadpool & Wolverine takes this one step further. In the film, there is Babypool, which is exactly how it sounds. This variant of Wade Wilson is a baby, who naturally does not play a big part in the battle against Deadpool and Wolverine. Interestingly, another Reynolds brings Babypool to life, with Lively and Reynolds’ fourth and most recent child, Olin Reynolds, portraying the variant.

10 Cowboy Deadpool

The Wild West Version Of Wade Wilson

Custom image by Simon Gallagher

Undoubtedly one of the more recognizable variants of Deadpool present in Deadpool & Wolverine‘s final act is Cowboy Deadpool. The character, like Babypool, looks exactly as one would expect. The variant wears the classic Deadpool suit but with all the cowboy get-up, from the boots, spurs, hat, and belt buckle. The quickdraw weapons also separate Cowboy Deadpool from his brethren in the Deadpool Corps.

Matthew McConaughey has often been fancast in a number of Marvel roles, including Norman Osborn in the
MCU’s upcoming
Spider-Man 4

Concerning who plays Cowboy Deadpool, the cameo is near perfect. In Deadpool & Wolverine, Matthew McConaughey finally makes his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by voicing the character. McConaughey’s southern drawl is perfect for a wild west version of Deadpool, lending his iconic voice to the character as he attempts to take down Wolverine and the original Deadpool alongside his peers in the Corps.

This casting is an especially exciting reveal given McConaughey had previously had to turn down an MCU role in prior history, rejecting the role of playing a villain in Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, and appearing as Water Padick in The Dark Tower that same year instead. As such, it seemed for a while as though the franchise may have missed its main opportunity to bring the actor into its fold, with Deadpool & Wolverine changing this seven years later.

In fact, the Deadpool & Wolverine crew themselves weren’t sure if they’d be able to get the actor for the role for some time, making his appearance even more noteworthy. MCU movie director Shawn Levy mentioned on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Ryan Reynolds had initially voiced the character, stating, “I feel like, eventually, he was like, ‘Okay fine, we’ll stick with my voice unless we can get someone like Matthew McConaughey.’ Cut to…yes! Literally, days later, Matthew sent us that recording. It was so good and dropped in like butter. ‘Ryan, you’re fired as Cowboypool. Matthew, you’re in.”

9 Welshpool

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham Connections Bear Fruit In Deadpool & Wolverine

Besides acting, Reynolds’ biggest business venture in recent years has been his ownership of Welsh football club, Wrexham A.F.C. This ownership, alongside It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob Mcelhenney, has been outlined in the Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham. Naturally, many expected Deadpool’s meta brand of humor to contain references to Wrexham A.F.C., with the Deadpool Corps proving this to be true via its introduction of one particular noteworthy figure.

The character looks the same as most other Deadpool variants, only with a giant Welsh flag painted across his chest…

Among the army of Deadpool variants in the finale of Deadpool & Wolverine is Welshpool. The character looks the same as most other Deadpool variants, only with a giant Welsh flag painted across his chest and on his pauldrons. In the film, Welshpool is portrayed by Wrexham player Paul Mullin, who has made over 100 appearances for Reynolds’ club. The Welshpool suit now even resides in Wrexham AFC’s Centenary Club cafe within the STōK Cae Ras stadium for fans to visit, linking the club and the Deadpool variant even more solidly.

8 Canadapool

A Stylish Deadpool Variant

Despite being clad in an all-black suit with an embossed maple leaf on the front, Canadapool is a relatively easy figure to miss, being shown only briefly when Deadpool & Wolverine unveils the Deadpool Corps. However, Alex Kyshkovych’s Deadpool variant is a noteworthy figure for several reasons.

Kyshkovych has served as a stunt double for Ryan Reynolds in all three Deadpool movies, and has a further history with Fox’s X-Men films, also appearing as a stunt double in X-Men: Days Of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix. This makes his appearance as his own distinct character in Deadpool & Wolverine all the more significant, and a suitable testament to the performer’s past with the superhero hero, which also includes stunt performer work for DC’s Peacemaker and Arrow shows.

7 Watari (Ronin-pool)

The Samurai Variant Of Deadpool From Marvel Comics

Like Cowboy Deadpool and Welshpool, Watari is one of the more recognizable Deadpool variants in Deadpool & Wolverine. This version of the character is distinguishable by his Eastern influence, wielding a samurai sword and dressed in a long, flowing robe. Similarly, Watari wears a large ronin hat, capping off the Japanese influence of the variant.

Watari is actually a variant of Deadpool in Marvel Comics. While brief, Watari’s appearance in the comics comes as he is shown saving several members of the Deadpool Corps from various threats. However, Watari is killed alongside many other members of the team by the Evil Deadpool Corps. In Deadpool & Wolverine, Watari fights against the titular duo and lives to fight another day along with the rest of his self-healing companions.

6 Deadpool 2099

The Futuristic Variant Of Wade Wilson

Another of the Deadpool variants in Deadpool & Wolverine that stands out among the crowd is Deadpool 2099. This character is showcased as a futuristic version of Wade Wilson, complete with a very highly advanced suit of armor that has neon lights running throughout. Rather than wield swords like the other Deadpool variants, Deadpool 2099 has lightsaber-like sticks of energy that they use to fight against Deadpool and Wolverine.

In Marvel Comics, Deadpool 2099 has her own run. The character is known as Warda Wilson and is the daughter of Wade and Shiklah, the queen of the underworld. The character first appeared in 2016, making her one of the more recent variants of Deadpool to appear as part of the Corps in Deadpool & Wolverine‘s explosive final act.

5 Golden Age Deadpool

One Of The Founding Deadpool Corps Members

In Marvel Comics, there are four characters who appear to Deadpool and tell him of the Corps. One of these is Golden Age Deadpool, alongside Lady Deadpool, Dogpool, and Kidpool. Golden Age Deadpool is exactly what his name suggests, a variant of the character from the Golden Age of comic book heroes.

In Deadpool & Wolverine, the comic book design of Golden Age Deadpool has been translated well. Rather than the spandex suit worn by most Deadpool variants, Golden Age Deadpool wears more old-timey clothes, complete with a gasmask and a pair of cutlasses, as opposed to Deadpool’s usual katanas. In the fight, he is defeated by Deadpool and Wolverine before recovering.

4 Zenpool

A More Pacifistic Version Of Deadpool

In Marvel Comics, Zenpool forms from the backlash of a spell cast by Scarlet Witch and Doctor Doom. During a battle against an army called the Red Onslaught, Scarlet Witch and Doom attempted to alter the Onslaught’s brain, inadvertently affecting their allies, including Deadpool. As such, Deadpool became Zenpool, a pacifistic version of his former self.

Eventually, Zenpool reverts back to his usual self as the smart-mouthed, violent Deadpool.

Zenpool wears a white Deadpool mask with a grey hood and a large wooden stick as his weapon. In Deadpool & Wolverine, one of the Deadpool variants that receives a close-up is Zenpool. The film showcases his white mask and the wooden stick weapon before the Corps rushes to meet Deadpool and Wolverine in battle.

3 Peterpool

Arguably The Most Important Deadpool Variant

After the battle rages between Wolverine, Deadpool, and the Deadpool Corps, the self-healing nature of the latter threatens to result in another conflict. However, an unlikely hero saves the day: Peterpool. Using the Deadpool costume hung in his work locker, Peter – the close friend of the original Deadpool – dons the suit and rushes into the fray.

Peter arguably saves the Marvel multiverse as, without him,
Deadpool & Wolverine
‘s villain would not have been stopped in time…

The other Deadpools begin lauding Peter, lifting him above them and rushing off to celebrate his arrival. As it turns out, every Deadpool has a Peter, and he is someone who they are all clearly lucky to have. Peterpool’s appearance calms tempers, preventing another fight from occurring. In doing so, Peter arguably saves the Marvel multiverse as, without him, Deadpool & Wolverine‘s villain would not have been stopped in time by the titular heroic duo.

2 Dancepool

The Dancing Deadpool

Deadpool & Wolverine‘s iconic opening dance scene leads to another technical Deadpool variant being added to the MCU movie’s cast list. This is none other than Dancepool, which is the title bestowed to Nick Pauley, who took on the role of giving Wade Wilson some stylish dance moves in this part of the film.

Nick Pauley is a professional dancer who is also known for his work in a number of music videos, and The Prom and Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Pauley was contacted specifically to pull off this beloved movie sequence, and noted on his Tiktok that he initially struggled with some aspects of nailing NSYNC’s steps, though the final result shows he got everything down in the end.

1 The Deadpool Corps

The Remainder Of The Deadpool Variants

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Outside of the recognizable Deadpool variants mentioned, Deadpool & Wolverine simply had hundreds of other versions of the character. Without the defining traits of samurai hats, cowboy hats, gray hoods, or youth, the many other Deadpool variants were other people in seemingly identical suits. These Deadpool variants were used to fill out the numbers for the final battle in Deadpool & Wolverine, as the Deadpool variants came up against the titular mutants in an MCU action scene for the ages.

Deadpool & Wolverine 4.0 R

A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

Director Shawn Levy Release Date July 26, 2024 Writers Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick , Shawn Levy , Ryan Reynolds , Zeb Wells , Rob Liefeld , Fabian Nicieza Cast Ryan Reynolds , Hugh Jackman , Emma Corrin , Morena Baccarin , Rob Delaney , Leslie Uggams , Karan Soni , Matthew Macfadyen , Brianna Hildebrand , Shioli Kutsuna , Stefan Kapicic , Lewis Tan , Randal Reeder , Jennifer Garner , Aaron Stanford , Billy Clements , Ollie Palmer , Chris Hemsworth , Rob McElhenney Runtime 127 Minutes Expand