This photograph does not necessarily show Bea and Arthur in action, but it hammers home the fact that Reynolds seems to recognize what works about Wade Wilson, and why so many of us have gravitated towards him since his first film debuted back in 2016.
For those of us with an affinity for hard-hitting action, the emphasis on Deadpool’s swords is also another small promise of even more violence and gritty action.
Remember: threats hurt, but not nearly as much as serrated steel.
The first film stood out for a variety of reasons, but one of the key things that helped it stand apart (particularly in a pre-Logan world) was its focus on bloody and gory action set pieces — many of which utilize Bea and Arthur.