The Hilarious Story of Nicepool and Gordon Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
Nicepool is one of the most interesting versions of Deadpool in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” He’s known for being polite, loving dogs, having a wholesome man bun, and even being willing to lend out his car. However, the actor who plays Nicepool, “Gordon Reynolds,” is not so nice—he’s actually Ryan Reynolds’ rude and obnoxious fictional twin brother. In reality, Ryan Reynolds doesn’t have a twin brother (that we know of). Gordon is just a joke, part of the meta-humor that’s common in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
The joke about Gordon started in 2017 when “Gordon” interviewed Ryan for GQ. In the interview, Gordon constantly insulted Ryan, much to the fans’ delight. Having Gordon credited as the nicest character in “Deadpool & Wolverine” is just one of the many ironic twists in the movie.
This is just one of the small details that fans might miss while watching “Deadpool & Wolverine,” but it shows the film’s commitment to breaking the fourth wall for laughs. For those who aren’t familiar with Ryan Reynolds’ unique promotional style, here’s a bit more on the history of his fictional twin.
At first glance, Gordon Reynolds seems like a nice guy, the kind of person who would be perfect to play a character like Nicepool. In the GQ interview, he starts off looking friendly, smoking a pipe and smiling. But things quickly go downhill when Ryan nervously asks how he’s doing, and Gordon starts throwing insults.
Gordon calls Ryan offensive names and even suggests that Ryan’s wife, Blake Lively, should leave him. At one point, Gordon sarcastically agrees that Ryan deserved to win GQ’s Man of the Year, while Jake Gyllenhaal, who is holding a boom mic in the background, looks disappointed. The interview ends with Gordon accusing Ryan of being a bad father and eating questionable meats. This funny and over-the-top interview made fans laugh, which is why the “Gordon Reynolds” joke made it into “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
Some fans think Gordon Reynolds, despite being credited as Nicepool, actually has more in common with Deadpool himself because of his sarcastic and mischievous nature. On YouTube, one fan commented that the GQ interview felt like “Ryan Reynolds being interviewed by Wade Wilson.”
Other fans have taken the joke even further. They wonder if Gordon being credited in “Deadpool & Wolverine” means that in his universe, movies like “The Proposal” actually star Gordon Reynolds instead of Ryan. It’s a funny idea that plays with the concept of alternate realities and the meta-humor that “Deadpool” is known for.
In the end, the inclusion of Gordon Reynolds in the film’s credits is just another layer of humor that might not make sense unless you know about the GQ interview. It will be interesting to see if this fake twin appears in more roles in the future, which could lead some people to actually believe that Ryan Reynolds has an identical sibling.
