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Oh, the drama. If Hollywood was a pot of soup, it seems like it’s simmering with some spicy ingredients right now, and the heat’s only getting turned up. At the center of this scorching controversy are Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Ryan Reynolds, and now, Marvel’s big names—Kevin Feige and Bob Iger. This legal saga, a wild concoction of accusations, and courtroom chess moves, has taken on a life of its own.
Remember when everyone was talking about theDeadpoolmovies being over-the-top fun? Well, these days, the fun’s turning into a full-blown courtroom drama. And it all traces back toIt Ends with Us, a film that was supposed to be a safe space for deep emotions but now serves as the setting for some seriously uncomfortable battles off-screen.
Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman has officially put Marvel bigwigs Kevin Feige and Bob Iger on notice. They demanded that the studio preserve all documents and records related to Baldoni’s legal claims against Ryan Reynolds, Lively, and other unnamed individuals.
Justin Baldoni targets Marvel’s ‘Nicepool’ in legal battle
On January 7,Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, made an unexpected move by sending a litigation hold letter to Kevin Feige, Bob Iger, and other Marvel and Disney bigwigs. And no, it’s not just any piece of paper; it’s a letter that demands they preserve any and all documents relating to the character ‘Nicepool’ fromDeadpool & Wolverine(viaVariety).
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Baldoni’s legal team wants all documents, emails, and communications related to the character, making it clear they believe that there was a deliberate effort to mock and intimidate Baldoni throughRyan Reynolds’ portrayal.
Despite the fact thatIt Ends with Us—the film where the controversy started—was released by Sony, the connection to Disney seems to lie with a series of lines inDeadpool & Wolverinewhere Reynolds’ character, in an alternate version known as Nicepool, mocks various characters and makes crude comments.
Blake Lively, who made a cameo as Ladypool, recently accused Baldoni of s*xually harassing and fat-shaming her during the filming ofIt Ends with Us. In theDeadpoolscene, Reynolds’ character quips, “Where in God’s name is the intimacy coordinator?”and“She just had a baby too, and you can’t even tell.”
And this isn’t just hearsay—Baldoni’s lawyer is taking it all very seriously. Freedmanwent as far as to say onThe Megyn Kelly Showthat if somebody is seriously“s*xually harassed”,they don’t make fun of it.
Fans debating Justin Baldoni’s legal battle: Is it a smart move or an overreaction?
The litigation hold also hints at a deeper rift between Ryan Reynolds andDeadpooldirector Tim Miller. The latter, who directed the firstDeadpoolbut had an infamous fallout with Reynolds duringDeadpool 2, might now be caught in the crossfire (per Variety). Justin Baldoni’s lawyer has asked for documents related to Miller’s departure from the sequel and any complaints involving Reynolds’“creative control”.
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Fans of Baldoni argue that his legal action is not just necessary but downright righteous. But not everyone is buying into this legal strategy. The actor’s critics argue that this lawsuit is a ridiculous overreaction. Let’s read a few comments:
So he agrees he is like Nicepool?
Thankful for you lol
This is still something extremely weak to pursue. Doesn’t make bro look good at all.
Thank you for that! I still don’t care but, you should be recognized for actually doing research.
Justin has to be one of the most pathetic guys in Hollywood.
It’s impossible to ignore the timing of this legal mess. Baldonirecently sued The New York Times for $250 million, accusing the publication of running a biased story based on a letter from Blake Lively that claimed Baldoni s*xually harassed her. This lawsuit included other allegations, like falsifying information to push a narrative that was not only damaging but inaccurate.
Deadpool & Wolverineis available to watch on Disney+.
It Ends with Usis available on Netflix.
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