"Deadpool 2," will open on May 18th, but if you're expecting no buzz to come from this movie, think again. It is already scoring high marks at test screenings conducted by Fox.
According to THR, "The Fox film received as high as 98 in recent test screenings.The Ryan Reynolds-fronted sequel has been tested three times, with the scores for the first two screenings coming in at 91 and 97. The final test, which occurred in Dallas, tested two separate cuts simultaneously, which scored a 98 and a 94. The 98-scoring cut is the version the team is using, a source with direct knowledge told THR. The crew attended the final screenings in Dallas, and a source in the audience of the 98 screening describing the environment to THR as being electric and akin to watching the Super Bowl."
The original Deadpool scored a 91 at test screenings, which is still very high, according to insiders that spoke to THR. We all know what happened after that as the film would go on to gross $783M worldwide, unthinkable success for an R rated film.
If you remember, Deadpool 2 has had reshoots, but not the negative kind, for six days last month in Vancouver the filmmakers added "more of what test screening audiences enjoyed." They also had time to add a "secret cameo."
Ryan Reynolds will be back as the titular antihero, new to the cast are Josh Brolin (Cable), Zazie Beetz (Domino) and Julian Dennison, returning cast members include Morena Baccarin (Vanessa), T.J. Miller (Weasel), Stefan Kapicic (Colossus), Brianna Hildebrand (Negasonic Teenage Warhead), Leslie Uggams (Blind Al) and Karan Soni (Dopinder).
[THR]