VFX Experts Reveal How They Linked Johnny Storm’s Appearance in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to His Original Marvel Look

As we’ve mentioned countless times, Deadpool & Wolverine is a film we just can’t stop talking about. It became a massive hit, and even months after its premiere—with nearly every Easter Egg thoroughly dissected—there’s still more to uncover.

The movie is packed with intricate details, and now that it’s available on home media, new revelations continue to surface. In this report, we’re diving into yet another incredible Easter Egg that has come to light.

This time, Marvel’s use of VFX delivers a brilliant nod to Johnny Storm’s original appearance in the first Fantastic Four movie. Once you see what we’re talking about, you’re sure to be amazed!

This is a detail so subtle that only someone with expertise in special effects—like a VFX artist—would likely catch it. Don’t worry if it flew under your radar; it’s not something the average viewer would notice. So, what exactly are we talking about?

The information comes from YouTube’s Corridor Crew, known for their in-depth reactions to VFX in popular movies. In their recent analysis of Deadpool & Wolverine, they uncovered some fascinating details, including one about the VFX technique used to ignite the flames on Johnny Storm’s body in the film. Here’s what they revealed:

So, like the old Fantastic Four fire effects, because of the way you had to render the fire, you had to kind of artificially tell it to make this part bright and make this part dark. It feels like the same effect. It does feel like they are trying to be very true to the original style.

Source: YouTube

The comment highlights that Marvel seemingly used the same technique to ignite Johnny Storm’s flames, serving as a clever nod to the original Fantastic Four movie. This subtle detail doubles as an Easter Egg that most fans likely missed. Take a look at this image for comparison:

The effects are a bit smoother now, but honestly, it looks almost identical to the original movie. If Marvel did this on purpose—and it seems they did—it’s a fantastic way to honor the original and something fans are sure to appreciate for years to come.

We don’t know all the technical details, but check out the YouTube link above if you’re curious to learn more.

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