Ryan Reynolds Sacrificed Salary for ‘Deadpool’: Focused on Creativity Over Budget

Ryan Reynolds knew he wouldn’t be paid for the first 'Deadpool' movie but chose to make the sacrifice because he believed in the project.

Known for his quick wit and versatility, Reynolds is best recognized for his role as Deadpool, which revitalized his career and brought a fresh, irreverent take to the superhero genre.

Despite the success of the franchise, with "Deadpool 3" on the horizon, Reynolds wasn’t always confident the first film would be made.

In a New York Times interview, he revealed that he fought for a decade to get it into production and even used his salary to pay his co-writers to be on set.

Reflecting on the limited budget, Reynolds said, "One of the great enemies of creativity is too much time and money," emphasizing that the constraints forced a focus on character over spectacle.

The first 'Deadpool,' made on a $58 million budget, grossed over $780 million worldwide.