Ryan Reynolds Sparks Backlash After Ripping Off 8 Hours Of Deadpool Prosthetics In Resurfaced Prank

Ryan Reynolds sat through an entire seven to eight-hour prosthetic application for Deadpool 2 knowing filming had been canceled, only to rip the work off his face and tell the crew they had to start over.

The resurfaced video clip has triggered an intense wave of backlash across social media platforms.

Fans and industry observers are openly questioning the star's behind-the-scenes conduct toward hardworking production staff.

The footage originates from official promotional material produced for the franchise.

It was reportedly shared through the official Deadpool social media channels ahead of the home-video release of Deadpool 2 in 2019.

The recorded stunt itself was filmed in the mid-to-late 2010s during the making of the sequel.

In the video, Reynolds can be seen seated in the makeup chair for an exhausting seven to eight hours.

Lead makeup designer Bill Corso and his dedicated team spent the entire duration transforming Reynolds into Wade Wilson.

Creating Wade Wilson's scarred appearance is notoriously difficult and demanding work.

The process reportedly involved applying intricate silicone prosthetics across Reynolds' face and neck.

Every fold, burn mark, and layer of artificial texture required meticulous alignment by hand.

Once the painstaking application was finally finished, Reynolds turned to evaluate the results in the mirror.

He put on an expression of utter disappointment and frustration.

"It's all wrong. We're going to need to start again, guys," he told the exhausted crew members.

Before anyone could process his words, Reynolds began aggressively peeling the fresh prosthetics off his skin.

In just a matter of seconds, eight hours of skilled artistic labor were torn into pieces.

The members of the makeup department were visibly stunned by the actor's actions.

Several crew members immediately walked out of the camera's frame in disbelief.

One worker could be seen throwing his brush down in disgust.

That same crew member was heard bluntly shouting, "F**k this."

THE TRUTH BEHIND THE STUNT

According to reports, Reynolds had known in advance that filming for the day had been called off.

Yet instead of sending the team home early, he allowed the makeup artists to finish the full application.

He let them complete the entire seven-to-eight-hour procedure purely to execute his practical joke.

While some longtime fans originally viewed the stunt as trademark mischievous humor, a renewed look has ignited fierce criticism.

Many internet commentators have labeled the prank as completely disrespectful to working-class film crews.

Some critics went so far as to describe the behavior as outright bullying.

One viewer pointedly wrote, "What's funny about making hardworking crew members believe their efforts were wasted?"

Another commentator argued that the crew deserved overtime pay, a formal apology, and a full week off.

One user emphasized, "If it isn't enjoyable for everyone, it's not a prank. It's bullying!"

Another observer noted, "This still s**ks because they spent the time and effort to do this, regardless of whether shoots were canceled or not."

Others noted the emotional toll of the stunt, observing that a makeup crew deserves a raise for such patience.

A commenter highlighted the crew's authentic reaction: "The way that guy threw his brush and said 'f**k this,' says it was not funny or fun for them."

Another person summarized the frustration by stating pranks should be funny, not cruel and disrespectful.

One outraged individual went even further, writing, "He is a complete pr*ck who is infamous in the film industry for treating the crew like trash!"

Another viewer simply concluded, "I hate Ryan Reynolds, no, not for this, just in general I can't stand him!"

MOUNTING SCANDALS AND INDUSTRY FALLOUT

The resurfaced video arrives during a period of sustained public scrutiny for Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively.

The couple was recently embroiled in high-profile legal drama surrounding the movie It Ends With Us.

Lively had accused her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, of misconduct during production.