Disney’s Bob Iger previously said that fans shouldn’t count on an R-rated Marvel movie, and Kevin Feige echoes that sentiment while addressing the real reason why Deadpool was so successful.
The thing that Deadpool shows is, when you present something unique to an audience, they will respond to it.
Still, that R-rating drew a fair amount of attention, leading some to wonder if Marvel might take a similar risk.
He talks into the camera. He doesn’t give a sh*t about any of the other heroes. He doesn’t take anything seriously.