Fans of the original X-Men series are in for a treat as Aaron Stanford, widely recognized for his portrayal of Pyro, has opened up about returning to the role in the much-anticipated Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine film.
Revealing his character’s inclusion via Instagram, Stanford shared a behind-the-scenes snapshot from the upcoming debut of Deadpool in the MCU, signaling his return as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants’ Pyro. He teased his followers with a suggestive caption: “Welly welly welly well. If it isn’t our old Droogie Pyro…”
Stanford first stepped into the shoes of John Allerdyce/Pyro with ‘X2: X-Men United’ in 2003, winning over director Bryan Singer with his stellar performance in the indie film ‘Tadpole.’ Beginning as a pupil at Xavier’s School with the ability to control fire, Pyro eventually defects from the X-Men to join forces with Magneto (Ian McKellen), facing his former allies Iceman (Shawn Ashmore) and Rogue (Anna Paquin). Pyro’s arc continued into ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ in 2006, culminating in a climactic battle with Iceman.
Deadpool & Wolverine to Feature Cameos from Fox’s Marvel Universe
A slew of characters from the Fox Marvel film era will join Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine. Photographs from the set have verified appearances from Sabertooth and Toad, originally featured in the 2000 X-Men movie. Further, there will be cameo appearances by Dafne Keen reprising her role as X-23 from ‘Logan,’ and Jennifer Garner as Elektra from ‘Daredevil’ (2003).
Under the direction of Shawn Levy, the film will also see the return of several Deadpool franchise staples, such as Leslie Uggams, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Stefan Kapicic, Karan Soni, Brianna Hildebrand, and Shioli Kutsuna. New faces to the series include Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen.
With much excitement building around it, Deadpool & Wolverine is set to release in cinemas on July 26.
FAQ Section
Has Aaron Stanford officially confirmed his return as Pyro? Yes, Aaron Stanford has confirmed his return as Pyro in the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine through an Instagram post. Which other Fox Marvel Universe characters are confirmed for Deadpool & Wolverine? Characters like Sabertooth, Toad, X-23 (Dafne Keen), and Elektra (Jennifer Garner) are confirmed to make appearances in the movie. Is Deadpool & Wolverine directed by the same person who directed the previous Deadpool films? No, Deadpool & Wolverine is directed by Shawn Levy, while the previous Deadpool films were directed by Tim Miller and David Leitch, respectively. When is Deadpool & Wolverine scheduled to be released? Deadpool & Wolverine is scheduled to hit theaters on July 26.Conclusion
Aaron Stanford’s announcement on reprising his role as Pyro has undoubtedly ignited even more excitement for the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie. As the film prepares to merge characters from past Fox-produced Marvel films with the current MCU, fans are eager to see how these worlds will collide on the big screen. With a lineup of familiar faces, both old and new, and the veteran talent of Shawn Levy at the helm, audiences can look forward to a summer blockbuster filled with action, nostalgia, and the irreverent humor synonymous with the Deadpool franchise.
