Ryan Reynolds Reflects on Cutting Rob McElhenney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Cameo

Ryan Reynolds expressed regret over cutting Rob McElhenney's cameo in 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' The decision was tough due to McElhenney's friendship and their shared ownership of Wrexham football team. Despite the cut, Reynolds praised McElhenney's talent and support during filming.

Ryan Reynolds revealed he was 'mortified' to cut Rob McElhenney's cameo from 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' even after McElhenney flew to London for filming, according to The Hollywood Reporter. McElhenney, Reynolds' friend and co-owner of the Wrexham football team, played a Time Variance Authority soldier in the Marvel film.

'A word on my 'darling' friend, @robmcelhenney. Rob very kindly did a cameo in #DeadpoolAndWolverine which will hopefully live on in the digital extras,' Reynolds wrote on Instagram Friday. 'While editing a movie, they say you sometimes have to kill your darlings. And with a heavy heart, I had to kill a darling with this cameo.' Reynolds explained the scene was cut because 'the sequence wasn't working the way we'd originally constructed it.'

'Rob was the only reason it stayed in the cut for as long as it did, because even under a TVA mask and helmet, you can feel him smoldering with a raw and almost infinite reservoir of talent, writerly wit and 'I create hit TV shows' swagger. Don't even get me started on Wrexham. I wouldn't know a love like @wrexham_afc if it weren't for Rob,' added Reynolds. He also spoke about the stress of filmmaking, saying that 'expectation' can be a challenging element. However, having friends like McElhenney for support made the process easier.

'I loved making this movie but it wasn't without stress. There was a lot of expectation — and I'm pretty sure the most well-written villain in cinema history is 'Expectation,'' Reynolds shared in the Instagram post. 'And when you do stressful stuff, it feels good when friends are nearby. Even though I'm mortified he flew all the way to London for a cameo that wasn't meant to be, I'm grateful my friend was there with me on that set. When I see Rob, my heart rate slows and my nervous system stops yelling at me. He shows up for people. And he showed up for me.' Reynolds humorously concluded, mentioning McElhenney's character's dramatic end in the film.

(With inputs from agencies.)