Ryan Reynolds Pays Tribute to Leslie Uggams as Filming for Deadpool & Wolverine Continues

Ryan Reynolds and Leslie Uggams, who portray Deadpool and Blind Al respectively, have been making waves with their recent on-set activities for the highly anticipated film, Deadpool & Wolverine. On October 23, 2024, Reynolds shared several images from the film’s set via his Instagram stories, including a few snaps with Leslie Uggams in her iconic Blind Al character.

These images come on the heels of a heartfelt tribute by Reynolds to Uggams, acknowledging her immense talents and her legendary career in show business. Uggams has been a consistent scene stealer in the Deadpool franchise, playing the foul-mouthed and lovable roommate of Wade Wilson (Deadpool) in all three movies of the series.

The tribute included a video of the duo at Comic-Con, where Reynolds praised Uggams for her contributions to the franchise and her broader career. Uggams, known for her prolific work on stage and screen, has left a lasting impression on fans with her portrayal of Blind Al, a character whose relationship with Wade Wilson is both heartwarming and humorous despite their often irreverent dialogue.

Given the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, which has broken records at the box office, fans are eagerly anticipating the future of the franchise within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There is hope that characters like Wade Wilson, Logan, and Laura will feature in future crossover movies, with many fans also hoping for another appearance by Leslie Uggams as Blind Al.