To say I had the time of my life speaking in honour of @GreenDay and their contribution to music would be an understatement. And a little cliche. So instead I’ll just say congratulations and a massive thank you to Billie Joe — who has been so gracious to @Wrexham_AFC and team Deadpool&Wolvie. Huge congrats to Mike, Tre and the countless folks behind the scenes for the countless years of joy and cultural commentary they’ve given us all. And Ollie… please. Call me.
#GreenDay
It was May 22, 2023. Day 1 of filming Deadpool and Wolverine. I remember clearly. The opportunity to visit Logan in a whole new world. It was inspiring and truly terrifying. But the second I walked on set with my brothers @ShawnLevyDirect and @VancityReynolds I knew I was, we were, in for the ride of our lives. And ohhhh man, it is!
One thing special effects makeup artists will tell you, is to remove silicone appliances from your face slowly, with an array of oil-based products to avoid irritation or injury. NEVER rip it off quickly or have your children tear your face apart with their sticky little child fingers like it’s a Christmas present - if Christmas was about wondering how someone looks without eyelids.
Jon Favreau didn’t just jump into #DeadpoolAndWolverine for a quick one night stand as Happy Hogan. He gave us the 360 degree vision of an innovator, foundational Marvel forefather and ace storyteller. And if I have his number right, he is WILDLY uncomfortable with everything I’m writing in this post. But fuck it, I got what I needed out of him so he’s gonna drink the medicine.
One of the many things I love about playing Deadpool is that he’s a fan. Like me. Deadpool LOVES Marvel. So, working with Jon who’s one of the original creatives who built an empire, was somehow BETTER than sitting with one of my heroes. And almost better than being cradled in Thor’s powerful arms while he sobs like a fucking motherless child who lost his binky in a house fire.
Jon is one of the greats. Yeah, the movie benefitted from his incredible performance, but we got something more important: his generosity of time and energy to talk story and brainstorm larger themes and ideas.
I’d drop everything to show up for this guy anytime or anywhere. Thank you, Jon.
This Jen Garner person. She has a black belt in kindness but has inside her: an unblinking hurricane of vengeance™️.
I’ve worked with Jen twice now. She brings a completely different scope of skills to each movie but can’t hide one detail: I don’t care how talented someone is… you can’t hide humanity. She’s not only one of my favourite performers, she’s one of my favourite people. I love her and I will now and always, owe her one. Five. What a baller. #ElektraForever
A lot of people have rightly praised Hugh's acting masterclass in #DeadpoolAndWolverine. How did he do it? Talent, yes. Commitment, yes. But also a big assist to what can only be called "The Brando Method." Strasberg better watch out.