Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con as Deadpool, but instead of the character's iconic red suit, he wore a denim costume. The actor, known for his irreverent humor, was promoting the upcoming Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday alongside co-stars. During his brief appearance, Deadpool questioned Robert Downey Jr about the film and hinted at a desire to take on Doctor Doom.
The Jeanpool Gag
Many fans initially thought the grey-hued costume was a nod to an X-Force movie, as Deadpool wears a muted suit on that team. However, the outfit was actually made of denim, as Reynolds revealed on Instagram. He shared a photo of the costume with the caption '#jeanpool' and called it a 'Canadian Tuxedo.' The term originates from 1951, when Bing Crosby was denied hotel entry for wearing all-denim, prompting Levi Strauss & Co to create a custom denim tuxedo.
Missed Clues
The joke was further underscored by a large Canadian flag sewn on the front of the costume, a detail many attendees overlooked. Fans on social media, including one user who posted a video of Reynolds running around, expressed amusement once the denim context was explained. The actor also carried his own microphone, delighting the crowd, and the Avengers cast told him they weren't planning 'any last-minute additions' to the film.
Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18.
