‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Director Breaks Down the “Marvel Jesus” Line

Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, is still captivating audiences in theaters and has become one of the most anticipated movies of the year for many fans. After much anticipation, viewers can finally watch these two iconic characters embark on a major adventure together on the big screen.

The movie is packed with Easter eggs, and fans have been eagerly spotting and analyzing them as the film continues to enjoy its successful run worldwide. While most of these hidden gems have been discovered and discussed, there’s always a chance that some have been overlooked or misinterpreted.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, director Shawn Levy shed light on one particular reference in the film—a line that Deadpool delivers early on, which also featured prominently in the movie’s trailer. This is the now-famous “Marvel Jesus” line, and Levy provided insight into the story behind this memorable moment.

Director Shawn Levy recently addressed this topic in an interview with ComicBook.com, offering the explanation fans have been eagerly awaiting. The main curiosity was about why this particular line stood out and what its exact meaning was within the context of the film and its meta nature. Here’s what Levy had to say:

What I will say is that – definitely what I do know because we’ve spoken about this – we wrote that line long before there was such a loud conversation about superhero fatigue. And I think that was before [Ant-Man and the Wasp] Quantumania came out; before The Marvels came out. So the fact that it ended up fitting into this narrative and this cultural moment? That was coincidental.

Source: ComicBook.com

As you can see, it turns out that the popular interpretation of the line might not be accurate, as Levy suggests it was actually a coincidence. Many fans believed the line was a critique of the current state of the MCU, with Deadpool positioning himself as the one who would save it, potentially becoming the MCU’s savior. However, Levy clarified this notion further, stating:

But this idea of Wade being given an opportunity to level up into the bigs, and the kind of delusional confidence that Wade would have in declaring himself a messiah that just made us laugh and felt very ‘Wade Wilson.’ And so that was early – that was an early one.

Source: ComicBook.com

And there you have it—this is the true meaning behind the quote and how it fits into the overall narrative. We’re glad we could clear that up for you!

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