Deadpool 3 could turn out into another Multiverse of Madness for the MCU with the latest rumor indicating Ben Affleck may have a role in the third installment. In fact, Marvel fans are certain the DCEU’s Batman star will portray 2003’s Daredevil, a character that many believed would only return in Avengers: Secret Wars.
The Fox’s X-Men, Fantastic Four and now Ben Affleck’s Daredevil – Marvel Studios’ Deadpool 3 is starting to look like an overcrowded cameo-galore if all the rumors from insiders pan out. The threequel helmed by Shawn Levy is filming with cast Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in London but apparently, the duo stars weren’t alone. Affleck was also spotted on the set.
The report comes from scooper KC Walsh (known for dropping scoops on DC Film’s test screenings, cast details, etc) through a cryptic tweet featuring a gif of Ben Affleck and the Merc with the mouth. While the internet was quick to jump to conclusions – Walsh offered clarification that while Ben was on the Deadpool 3 set, the scooper has “no idea who he is playing or even if he is in the movie”.
Affleck’s appearance in the Marvel Studios film production has the comic book movie fandom convinced the actor dropped in play a brief role as Daredevil. The threequel is all but confirmed to be dealing with a multiverse narrative and seemingly involves the Deadpool Corps members like Lady Deadpool too. One Comic book movie enthusiast also compared the threequel to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for including numerous Marvel characters.
— KC Walsh (@TheComixKid) June 23, 2023
Again no idea who he is playing or even if he is in the movie just that he was spotted on the set https://t.co/RohiN70AWG
— KC Walsh (@TheComixKid) June 23, 2023
I agree, it’s likely but I don’t have that info, yet https://t.co/3Mz0egXcYb
— KC Walsh (@TheComixKid) June 23, 2023
Ben Affleck is rumoured to be in ‘DEADPOOL 3’, possibly reprising his role as Matt Murdock.
The film is rumoured to be a multiverse story.
(via @TheComixKid) pic.twitter.com/PwwY9me2GC
— One Take News (@OneTakeNews) June 23, 2023
With Ben Affleck rumored to return as Daredevil, Deadpool 3 is about to be the real Multiverse of Madness! pic.twitter.com/bKw6BNQvbo
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) June 23, 2023
My Name is Ben Affleck. After 7 years in hell (DC) I have returned Marvel with only one goal: To fuck up Ryan Reynolds https://t.co/XiMKI4vmnB pic.twitter.com/IeWE8lulmY
— Trono del Rey #SaveLegendsOfTomorrow #TheFinalRun (@TronoYaelongo) June 24, 2023
marvel having ben affleck back as the daredevil is a tight slap on the face of WB pic.twitter.com/mkw4nIbziP
— Morgan (@callouswayne) June 23, 2023
If Evanescence's "Bring Me to Life" doesn't play when Ben Affleck triumphantly returns as Daredevil in DEADPOOL 3, then what's the point?
— Dan Marcus (@Danimalish) June 23, 2023
So Ben Affleck might come back as Daredevil in Deadpool 3?!?!?! Excuse me for one moment… pic.twitter.com/e007YKZeyv
— Rorschad (@RonaldC0525) June 23, 2023
Ben affleck coming back daredevil??? pic.twitter.com/4R7SbIkaEI
— MV (@mvlsraff) June 23, 2023
Ben Affleck really said: pic.twitter.com/WUACRCHaVG
— Ddraig (Formerly @CrazyTF_designs) (@ddraig_prime) June 23, 2023
So Ben Affleck won't work with DC anymore, won't work with James Gunn, yet he's returning as Daredevil for Marvel Studios Deadpool 3.
Then again this is what he said regarding Feige pic.twitter.com/CiDQvlGcoQ
— That REDACTED Guy (@REDACTEDSpider) June 23, 2023
Ben Affleck returning as Daredevil in Deadpool 3 alongside Hugh's Wolverine and Ryan's Deadpool https://t.co/10vMtk6cXJ
— 👑 (@DahiyaKnight) June 23, 2023
Marvel fans are not happy with repetitive multiverse stories in CBM & hope Deadpool 3 is not impacted by it
Meanwhile, DCEU fans are already jesting over the Batman v Superman actor potentially appearing in the MCU, as one Twitter user noted, “Ben Affleck said, “I’m switching sides”. The DC Film fanbase is still irked over DC Studios’ failure to utilize Batfleck after bidding farewell to his iteration with a guest appearance on The Flash.
Recently, Kevin Smith on his podcast claimed that Zack Snyder’s Justice League star would accept reprising the Dark Knight down the line if the role is offered. Since then, the #Makethebatfleckmovie movement has gained some momentum though with Andy Muschietti signed on for DC Studios’ Brave and the Bold – even a discussion on a Batfleck origin movie could only take place way off in the future.
On the topic of Daredevil, there have been reports though unconfirmed by GFK – stating Reynolds was hoping to rope in Affleck to mock the state of DC Films. It wouldn’t come as a surprise since the Deadpool 2 had quips aimed at BvS’s Martha scene and mocking the overall franchise, “So dark. You sure you’re not from the DC Universe?”. The second installment even went to the lengths to break the fourth wall and jest around Ryan Reynolds accepting 2011’s Green Lantern.
Unfortunately, some fans are not happy with Marvel’s multiverse arc calling it “repetitive” and some going as far as saying, “I despise the multiverse”. The failure of The Flash appears to have ruined the experience for many but Merc with a Mouth fans believe Deadpool 3 could pull it since the fourth-wall-breaking character is a testament to it in the comics. In any case, the hope is the multiverse plot is put to rest after Avengers: Secret Wars.
Similar to the small yet growing concern over the multiverse fatigue, Even James Mangold has critiqued the return of Jackman’s Wolverine whilst also giving his take on comic book characters making a comeback even after their arc conclusion.
This is funny. The endgame of multiverse fatigue https://t.co/OyPbL42fuG
— 『Ventura』INT'L (@VenturaLiveSun) June 24, 2023
Ben Affleck said “I’m switching sides”
— Hernandy (@Pollos_Hernandy) June 23, 2023
After Secret Wars i hope this multiverse shit all around goes away for good. https://t.co/oDFk9AFZdb
— вгапdоп 🇮🇹🇵🇷 (@noiisserpmii) June 24, 2023
Just let it be a Deadpool movie. The multiverse plot point is getting repetitive. https://t.co/9vJkV6IqUU
— Zakron (4 Comm Slots Open) (@realzakron) June 24, 2023
Another multiverse story https://t.co/kzE1Eq6Kpm pic.twitter.com/yJYrHEcaws
— Ben🌸 (@BenGmHarris) June 24, 2023
If the last few years have taught me anything, it's that I despise the multiverse https://t.co/tnj0kaquTo
— Daniel J Permutt (@200napkins) June 24, 2023
Spider-Man no way home has done the same thing to movies as endgame when that came out. https://t.co/dN8e54n4Ns
— Marceline (@grokdrok) June 24, 2023
multiverse again https://t.co/ZWj1cSWeTq pic.twitter.com/Ri7bhRdC6K
— H (@iHassan176) June 24, 2023
I'm done
But also Deadpool is probably the only thing that could get away with a multiverse story. But also also, nah this sucks https://t.co/Gg5E7XHk1x
— EDarkness (@EDarkness) June 24, 2023
I know how tired the “multiverse movie” trope is now, but I think Deapool would actually work well for a multiverse movie, since he’s already a 4th-wall-breaking character https://t.co/Eax6989T7Y
— Diz, Master of Dizaster (@its_the_ratman) June 24, 2023
enough with the multiverse stories jfc https://t.co/PQu2kYQdwJ
— plastic jesus (@sachizzIe) June 24, 2023
“I can’t say that there’s a part of me that doesn’t wish that we’d let it be,” Mangold said speaking to Variety. “But there was always going to be another Wolverine. There could be a baby Wolverine and a cartoon Wolverine. As much liquid as they can squeeze out of that rag, they’re going to try to. I don’t measure my success on a movie like Logan with whether we ended the conversation. I ended my conversation.”
Deadpool 3 will arrive in theaters on May 4, 2024.
