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Matt Damon isn’t someone fans immediately think of when talking about superhero movies, but over the years, he has had a couple of surprise cameos that always catch viewers off-guard. In fact, he was in Ryan Reynolds’Deadpool 2but it seems like no one actually spotted him until a little later.
This is because he wore prosthetics in the movie and was credited using another name. The backstory of his cameo is truly as interesting as the character he played in the film.
Matt Damon Was InDeadpool 2But No One Knew About It
OnAllen Tsai’s YouTubechannel, he shared a fun fact aboutRyan Reynolds’Deadpool 2movie that many fans are certainly not aware of:
In Deadpool 2, the redneck is actually Matt Damon with 4 hours of prosthetic makeup. He’s credited as Dickie Greenleaf, Jude Law’s character in The Talented Mr. Ripley who is impersonated by Matt’s character.
Matt Damonportrayed Tom Ripley in Anthony Minghella’s 1999 crime thrillerThe Talented Mr. Ripley. In the movie, he is a con artist sent from New York City to Italy to convinceJude Law’sDickie Greenleafto return home. Failing to do so, he assumed the latter’s identity. His cameo inDeadpool 2is simply a nod to one of his iconic movies of all time.
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How did Damon come to join Reynolds in his R-rated film? DirectorDavid Leitchrevealed viaColliderthat it was all the Canadian star’s effort.
The Matt one came from Ryan just having dinner with Matt and he was telling him about the gag and was like, ‘Would you want to do it?’ It was that simple. I don’t even know if Matt knew I was directing the movie at the time.
The movie also hadBrad Pitt, so these cameos are indeed a huge deal. Interestingly enough, Damon’s involvement was kept from the staff. Leitch revealed they didn’t tell anyone in the crew and “his name wasn’t on the call sheet—it was a fake name.” This made everyone wonder why there’s a “redneck” on set.
The Talented Mr. RipleyIs One Of Oscar’s Biggest Snubs
Following Damon’s cameo onDeadpool 2, people are reminded of Dickie Greenleaf and howThe Talented Mr. Ripleywas infamously snubbed at the Oscars. It earned five nominations, including Best Supporting Actor for Law and Best Adapted Screenplay, but it didn’t even get a Best Picture nod. It’s also disappointing that Damon was not even nominated for Best Actor.
The film grossed over$138 millionin global ticket sales against a budget of $40 million. It has a remarkable 85% approval rating onRotten Tomatoes.Associated Presspraised its “sumptuous production, eclectic score, grand performances and engrossing moments of suspense” whileNew York Magazinereview called it “a gorgeously unsettling film.”
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Damon’s cameo may be just for fun, but it also shows that he’s not closing his doors to opportunities such as this to star in comic book films. His other famous cameo in a Marvel film was in theThorfranchise playing a Loki actor.
Deadpool 2is available to watch on Disney+.The Talented Mr. Ripleyis streaming on Netflix.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
