Disney Requested Removal of NSFW Mickey Mouse Joke From 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
The script for the blockbuster R-rated film reveals the one line Disney asked to be changed, showcasing the limits of Deadpool's irreverent humor.
- Disney's 'For Your Consideration' script for 'Deadpool & Wolverine' revealed a cut joke involving Mickey Mouse deemed too explicit for inclusion.
- The original line criticized Disney's budget and included a crude reference to Mickey Mouse, which was replaced with an equally risqué Pinocchio joke.
- Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy confirmed this was the only line Disney requested to be removed, despite the film's otherwise unfiltered humor.
- The movie, which became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever with $1.34 billion globally, retained its hard R-rating and Deadpool's signature edgy style.
- Reynolds acknowledged Disney's leniency overall, noting that the request came directly from CEO Bob Iger and was handled amicably by the creative team.
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