Their R-rated spin on superhero movies was a big reason why the Deadpool movies have enjoyed such enormous box office success. But the Ryan Reynolds-starring series is looking to reach an even broader audience this holiday season with the release of Once Upon a Deadpool, a PG-13 cut of Deadpool 2.A new trailer for this less-vulgar version of Deadpool is leaning into its kid-friendliness by utilizing Fred Savage of A Princess Bride fame. In a set-up much like that 1987 film€”where Savage is read the story of Buttercup and Westley from his bed by his grandfather€”Deadpool has trapped Fred in that nostalgic bedroom and is reading him the sanitized version of Deadpool 2.
“Nobody does childhood innocence like you, Fred,” Deadpool explains. “Nobody.”
The only F word in this movie is Fred Aaron Savage. #OnceUponADeadpool #AsYouWish pic.twitter.com/fkzhLhWrPj
€” Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 9, 2018
Once Upon a Deadpool will hit theaters this December 12. Are you excited to share the gift of Deadpool with a younger generation?
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