Deadpool Was Directly Inspired by Danny DeVito's Role in Twins
As a character, Wade Wilson has aspects of Deathstroke, Wolverine, and She-Hulk. But, it was Danny DeVito in Twins that directly inspired Deadpool.
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As a character, Wade Wilson has aspects of Deathstroke, Wolverine, and She-Hulk. But, it was Danny DeVito in Twins that directly inspired Deadpool.
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