Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s behind-the-scenes drama has been referenced in another 2024 film, with their attorney Bryan Freedman accusing Ryan Reynolds of taking a jab at his client. The comment came after a clip from the MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine was shown on Megyn Kelly Show, where Nicepool, played by Reynolds, makes jokes about Lively’s character Ladypool.
Freedman stated that Reynolds’ actions are not funny and can be hurtful to victims of sexual harassment. He believes that Nicepool is based on Baldoni and his client has been unfairly maligned by the joke. The comments from Freedman have sparked a heated debate over whether Reynolds’ performance was meant to mock Lively or Baldoni.
The drama between Lively and Baldoni began when she accused him of sexual harassment and retaliation in a lawsuit filed last month. Baldoni responded with a countersuit against Lively, The New York Times, and her publicist’s firm for using altered communications to mislead the public. Since then, several A-listers have publicly supported Lively, including author Colleen Hoover.
Freedman believes that Reynolds’ character in Nicepool is meant to be a joke at Baldoni’s expense, but it has come across as insensitive and hurtful. He thinks that Reynolds should focus on his wife’s accusations rather than making jokes about him. The situation has raised questions about the effectiveness of PR strategies and whether certain actions can be seen as distractions from genuine issues.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/01/justin-baldoni-lawyer-says-ryan-reynolds-based-deadpool-wolverine-role-actor-1236251983