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Ryan Reynolds’Deadpool & Wolverineis still breaking records at the box office. But it also holds several twists and turns that are only now being presented in front of the audience. One such interesting fact was the movie’s deliberate obscuring of Tom Holland’s face in a specific scene.

Screengrab of Tom Holland in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Sony Entertainment

This set the entire internet abuzz with theories linking it to the puzzling events ofSpider-Man: No Way Home. However, the real reason behind this clever tactic might be more straightforward than what the rest had imagined.

The Real Reason Tom Holland’s Face Is Hidden in Deadpool & Wolverine

Ryan Reynoldshas captivated audiences once again withDeadpool & Wolverine, delivering a film brimming with surprising twists and cameos. One such twist involved strategically obscuringTom Holland’s face, sparking numerous online theories. To clarify,The Canadian Lad, a YouTuber who had watched the film six times, revealed intriguing details to help fans betterunderstandthe movie.

In one key scene, Wade Wilson arrived at theAvengerscompound and met Happy Hogan, showcasing subtle nods to past MCU films. Among these were a prototype shield fromIron Man 2and aForbesmagazine with Pepper Potts on the cover.

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Further, also present were a collection ofCaptain Americatrading cards once used by Nick Fury to inspire Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. These cards had been kept out of promotional material to avoidrevealingthat the scene predatedInfinity War.

Also on display were anIron Manhelmet, possibly Mark II, and the original Arc Reactor fromIron Man. A framed photo showed Tony Stark giving Peter Parker a Stark internship certificate. But in this Peter’s face was obscured by a toy Iron Man helmet. This choice was made because“Marvel will need to pay compensation to Sony”for featuring Holland’sSpider-Man.

A still from Tom Holland’s Spider-Man movies. | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing.

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Some speculated this might connect toSpider-Man: No Way Home,but the spell cast byDoctor Strangeto make everyone forget Peter Parker had not yet occurred in 2018. The helmet was actually a callback toIron Man 2,where a young boy, later confirmed asPeter Parker by Kevin Feige, wore it. This detail further solidified Tony Stark and Happy Hogan’s early care for Peter.

Unexpected Cameo: Tom Holland’s Brother in Deadpool 3 Shocks Ryan Reynolds

The sheer number of cameos packed intoDeadpool & Wolverinehas reached an almost absurd level, even confusing the film’s leading man. Adding to this, the movie’s stunt coordinator and assistant director George Cottlerevealed on Instagramthat Harry Holland, Tom Holland’s younger brother, had a brief role inDeadpool 3as one of the variants in the Deadpool Corps.

Harry Holland, known for his roles in his brother Tom’s filmsThe ImpossibleandCherry, revealed on Instagram that he made a cameo inDeadpool 3. He teased the appearance with a post about the numerous cameos in the film. Ryan Reynolds, surprised by this revelation, humorously responded by sharing the post and expressing his surprise at learning about the cameo through Instagram rather than directly.

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EXCUSE ME?? WHAT DO YOU MEAN HARRY HOLLAND WAS IN DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE????pic.twitter.com/97RlwvCLcq

Harry Holland’s cameo occurred during the intense final battle of the movie, where Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, asDeadpoolandWolverine, fight through the Deadpool Corps. This army consists of various alternate-reality versions ofDeadpool, making for a dynamic and action-packed scene. The Deadpool Corps features several notable cameos. Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds’ wife, lends her voice to Lady Deadpool.

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Further, Matthew McConaughey voices Cowboy Deadpool, while Reynolds and Lively’s seven-year-old daughter, Inez, voices Kidpool. Nathan Fillion provides the voice for the undead floating head, Headpool. Additionally, Paul Mullin, a soccer player from the Wrexham A.F.C. team that Reynolds owns, voices Welshpool.

you may watchDeadpool & Wolverinein theatres near you. Further,Spider-Man No Way Homeis available to rent on Fubo TV and Apple TV.

Sakshi Singh

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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.

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