Deadpool & Wolverine Used Stranger Things Code Names to Conceal Major Cameos

The Marvel film employed creative secrecy tactics, including code names from Stranger Things, to protect its high-profile cast surprises.

The Deadpool & Wolverine script swapped character names with Stranger Things references to keep cameos secret, such as 'Eleven' for Elektra and 'Hopper' for a Wolverine variant.
Director Shawn Levy, who is also an executive producer of Stranger Things, confirmed the crossover of names as a deliberate secrecy measure.
Ryan Reynolds revealed additional efforts to prevent leaks, including securing filming locations and preparing for potential drone intrusions.
An elaborate fake movie concept, 'Alpha Cop,' was considered to mislead the public about the actual project during production.
The film became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, earning $1.34 billion, with much of its success attributed to the surprise factor of its cameos.