Overview

• Blake Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and his $400 million countersuit have escalated to disputes over Marvel's Nicepool character from Deadpool & Wolverine.
• Marvel has requested the court to quash Baldoni's subpoena and issue a protective order, arguing the documents are sensitive and unrelated to the core legal claims.
• Baldoni’s legal team opposes Marvel's motion, accusing the company of refusing to engage in good faith discussions about confidentiality and relevancy concerns.
• Baldoni alleges the Nicepool character, played by Ryan Reynolds, mocks him and seeks evidence of malice in the character's development and portrayal.
• A trial date for the broader Lively-Baldoni case has been set for March 2026, while Reynolds' motion to dismiss Baldoni’s claims remains pending.