Ryan Reynolds’ heartfelt Instagram tribute to Morena Baccarin fuels fan anticipation for their on-screen reunion in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine.

The aftermath of Avengers: Endgame had Marvel Studios enter its multiverse saga. A deep dive into the storyline with projects such as Loki, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, marked the beginning of that chapter and threw open the doors to endless possibilities. Furthermore, after its take on Kang saw botched results owing to narrative failures in flicks like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, a revamp of sorts is on the way with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine.

In his latest expression of passion and gratitude to his mutant character, the Canadian actor called upon his co-star from the first two movies, Morena Baccarin. This move not only called back and foreshadowed their sparkling chemistry but also reignited memories of a harrowing disaster almost made by their second collaboration.

Ryan Reynolds pens his heart out to Morena Baccarin

Taking to his Instagram, the lead actor shared a photo of the duo to his stories from the sets of one of their outings with the caption: “Here’s to that sweet New Order shirt. Shame we didn’t have a cat and a beer” while wishing the latter “10 years of happy birthday”. The cheeky message made up for a birthday wish to Morena Baccarin from Ryan Reynolds while also alluding to their chemistry that gave rise to brilliant performances.

The characters of Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, his love story with Vanessa Carlysle, and the tragedies involved in between, formed the driving plot for the first two Deadpool movies. Moreover, Baccarin’s acting came across as so flawless and comic-accurate that she formed an inseparable connection with the fanbase, leading to them demanding her return in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine.

Vanessa’s death sparked fans’ resentment in Deadpool 2

The storyline for Deadpool 2 killed off Morena Baccrin’s Vanessa, just a few minutes into the movie. Thereafter, it had Ryan Reynolds’ effectively immortal character going on a quest to find a way to die and meet his lover in the other realm. However, that very scene sparked a furor among the fanbase who had fallen in love with the movies owing to the duo’s chemistry in the first place.

Several labeled the decision to kill her off as a ‘fridging’ trope that had the lead female character die to advance the plotline. However, many had simply hoped to see more of their dynamic pair-up and witness more instances of fun and hilarity that ensued between the two in the very first place. Surprisingly, the resentment also made its way to the test screenings, forcing the studio to make a strategic decision.

At the end of the movie, Deadpool steals Cable’s time-traveling device and uses it to go back in time and save Vanessa from the gunshot that killed her. While not explicitly stated, it did imply that her character was now alive. Fans finally heaved a sigh of relief when she made an appearance in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailers, fueling new hopes of showcasing that beloved pair-up.