The Joke Behind Ryan Reynolds’ Surprise Deadpool Suit

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds crashed an Avengers: Doomsday panel at San Diego’s recent Comic-Con event.

Hiding amongst the crowd in a face-concealing grey suit, the La La Land actor joked he was a man named Ricky who was “cosplaying hard” and suggested to his fellow Marvel stars that he’d like a role in the upcoming Marvel flick.

Rumours have long swirled about a possible Deadpool appearance in Avengers: Doomsday, though Reynolds’s crash appearance didn’t confirm whether or not he’d actually star in the film.

But amidst all the furore, fans – some of whom took pictures with Reynolds before realising he was underneath the anti-hero’s off-hue suit – might have missed a joke the actor himself referenced on his Instagram page.

Deadpool’s usual costume is red and black. But at Comic-Con, Reynolds unveiled a new grey look for the character.

This, it turns out, is denim. And along with the flag it bears on the front, it references Reynolds’ identity.

The actor, who is Canadian, shared a Story of himself in the suit with the hashtag #JeanPool.

And speaking to Robert Downey Jr. on the panel, he said: “I’m not wearing the Doom mask over this mask because I didn’t want to ruin the lines of my Canadian tuxedo”.

A Canadian tuxedo refers to double-denim outfits (think that iconic Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake look).

A closer look at the faded flag on Deadpool’s chest reveals he’s wearing the flag of his home country, too.

Though the shock of his appearance might have distracted fans from the joke, at least they can console themselves that another Deadpool film is in the works.

Only time will tell whether its star’s suit will be red and black or blue…