Actor opens up on 'Deadpool & Wolverine' cut scenes and surprise Oscars moment during Conan O’Brien podcast appearance Yes, that was really Reynolds in the Deadpool costume In a surprising reveal, Ryan Reynolds confirmed that it was indeed him dancing in the Deadpool costume behind Conan O’Brien at the 2025 Academy Awards. The moment, which occurred during a comedic musical bit on stage, had left viewers guessing whether it was a body double or the real deal. Now, thanks to a new episode of Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, fans have the answer. 🔗 Listen to the full podcast episode here “Yes you were, yes you were,” Conan said on the episode released Monday, validating the wild fan theories. “I love that nobody knows that when I hosted the Oscars, that really was you as Deadpool,” he added. “No one knows.” Reynolds also reveals Disney-mandated script change Reynolds also discussed a cut line from Deadpool & Wolverine that Disney forced out. While he didn’t reveal the exact content, he said it referenced Mickey Mouse and didn’t make it past studio approval. “They made me cut one line… but let’s just say, it involved the Mouse,” Reynolds joked. Hollywood career talk: From film to TV aspirations The conversation moved beyond superhero costumes and censorship into deeper reflections on Reynolds’ Hollywood journey. O’Brien asked whether Reynolds had always envisioned a film career or would’ve been content with television success. “It’s so different now,” Reynolds responded. “People in film are hoping to gain …
Ryan Reynolds Confirms He Danced in Deadpool Suit at the Oscars
Actor opens up on ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ cut scenes and surprise Oscars moment during Conan O’Brien podcast appearance
Yes, that was really Reynolds in the Deadpool costume
In a surprising reveal, Ryan Reynolds confirmed that it was indeed him dancing in the Deadpool costume behind Conan O’Brien at the 2025 Academy Awards.
The moment, which occurred during a comedic musical bit on stage, had left viewers guessing whether it was a body double or the real deal. Now, thanks to a new episode of Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, fans have the answer.
🔗 Listen to the full podcast episode here
“Yes you were, yes you were,” Conan said on the episode released Monday, validating the wild fan theories.
“I love that nobody knows that when I hosted the Oscars, that really was you as Deadpool,” he added. “No one knows.”
Reynolds also reveals Disney-mandated script change
Reynolds also discussed a cut line from Deadpool & Wolverine that Disney forced out. While he didn’t reveal the exact content, he said it referenced Mickey Mouse and didn’t make it past studio approval.
“They made me cut one line… but let’s just say, it involved the Mouse,” Reynolds joked.
Hollywood career talk: From film to TV aspirations
The conversation moved beyond superhero costumes and censorship into deeper reflections on Reynolds’ Hollywood journey.
O’Brien asked whether Reynolds had always envisioned a film career or would’ve been content with television success.
“It’s so different now,” Reynolds responded. “People in film are hoping to gain enough respect to get a TV show.”
“Right. If I could get White Lotus,” O’Brien joked, referencing the hit HBO series.
🔗 What we know about Deadpool & Wolverine so far
A Deadpool cameo for the Oscars books
Reynolds closed the segment with his trademark wit. “Most would assume arthritis at this stage,” he joked about his on-stage dancing. “Nope, they have pills for that too.”
The full episode is now streaming on Conan’s official podcast platforms and includes discussions on Reynolds’ views on evolving celebrity culture, content creation, and his entrepreneurial endeavors.
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