New Scenes Were Shot For Deadpool 2‘s PG-13 Release

In an interview with Slash Film, Deadpool 2 writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick revealed that new scenes have already been shot for the film’s upcoming PG-13 re-release. The cut arrives on December 21. Here are highlights:

Wernick on shooting new footage: “We definitely shot new stuff. And recently too. After Deadpool 2 came out and we were all sitting around, we came to it less about the idea of let’s make a PG-13 movie and more, ‘Let’s talk a little bit about Deadpool.’ We were kicking around some ideas and then I think it was Ryan [Reynolds] who had the great framing device and we all got excited and went to the studio. They said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it. Fire up the cameras.’ About two months ago we were out on soundstages shooting again. Ryan was in the suit and the gang was back together, Dave Leitch and Ryan and us having a great time and laughing. It comes together great so we’re super excited about it.”

Wernick on the film not just being aimed at kids: “I think it’s not only going to appeal to kids but also to people who love Deadpool. I think it’s subversive enough and fun and creative and something that only Deadpool could do. So I think it’s going to be a real joy for not only a whole new audience, but also an audience that has seen and loved the Deadpool movies.”

Reese on if the new scenes change the story: “No, not really, not appreciably.”