A behind-the-scenes photograph fromDeadpool & Wolverinehas prompted fervent speculation that anotherMCUlegend appeared in the movie but was cut from the theatrical edit.Deadpool & Wolverinefeatured thrilling cameosfrom Marvel’s cinematic history. However, by theend ofDeadpool & Wolverine, several of these rumors had not come to fruition, rumors which social media have retrospectively fueled.
Deadpool & Wolverinedepicted the eponymous heroes’ captivating debut in the MCU timeline. Characteristically meta humor, dynamic action, and manyMarvel Easter eggs were numerous inDeadpool & Wolverine, a feature audiences have come to expect from theDeadpoolfranchise. One of the biggest talking points has been the sheer number of cameos, with so many reported appearances that they couldn’t all fit in the movies. Among these, speculation has grown around a behind-the-scenes image that some fans believe points to a cut cameo from an original Avenger variant.
Deadpool & Wolverine BTS Image Prompts Nick Fury Theories
A behind-the-scenes photo fromDeadpool & Wolverinethat was shared on Instagram byPowerOfX-Menhassparked a wave of speculation regarding a missing cameo. The image shows several actors standing together in costume, with the caption“The Henchmen of The Void! Phenomenal actors, and we hope to see them again in the future!”Among the figures is a character sporting an eyepatch and a leather jacket, which immediately led tospeculation that this might be a version of Nick Fury.
Comments under the post were flooded with guesses, with many suggesting that the character might be a variant of the Nick Fury from the 1998 made-for-TV movieNick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., in which David Hasselhoff portrayed the iconic Marvel spy. The idea of Hasselhoff’s Fury making a cameo inDeadpool & Wolverineseems plausible. Particularly given the movie’s apparent focus on multiversal hijinks and the trend of bringing back older, often forgotten versions of Marvel characters for nostalgic appearances. However, the caption confirms his identity.
No, That’s Not Nick Fury In Deadpool & Wolverine
Despite the whirlwind of fan theories, a variant of Nick Furydid not appear inDeadpool & Wolverine. The caption of the Instagram post clearly labels the character as “Erg,” a name familiar to some comic book readers but not widely recognized by the general audience. Erg is a character from theX-Mencomics,specifically associated with the Morlocks- a group of mutants who live in the tunnels beneath New York City, often depicted as outcasts shunned by society due to their appearance or powers.
The confusion likely arose from the character’s appearance. Erg, much like Nick Fury, is often depicted wearing an eyepatch, but the similarities end there. The presence of the eyepatch, combined with the leather jacket (a staple of Nick Fury’s wardrobe in many depictions), led many to jump to conclusionswithout fully considering the character’s actual identity. The fact that this Erg character was ultimately cut fromDeadpool & Wolverineonly added to the intrigue, as his distinctive powers were not seen, and thus could not reveal his identity.
Who Is Erg In Marvel Comics?
Erg is a relatively obscure character in Marvel Comics, but he holds a notable place within theX-Menlore. First appearing inThe Uncanny X-Men#169 in 1983, Erg is a member of the Morlocks, a group of mutants who choose to live in isolation from mainstream society due to their grotesque or non-conforming appearances. Erg’s mutant ability allows him to absorb forms of energy, and release it as a powerful blast from his single, glowing eye. This ability isvisually striking and has made Erg a distinctive, if not frequently seen, character in theX-Mencomics.
In addition to his comic book appearances, Erg has been adapted into other forms of media, albeit sparingly. He made his live-action debut in the TV seriesThe Gifted, where he was portrayed by actor Michael Luwoye. InThe Gifted, Erg leads a group of Morlocks, emphasizing themes of mutant survival and resistance, consistent with his comic book roots. The character’s eyepatch and leadership role among the Morlocks contribute to his distinct visual identity, which has likely led to the mix-up with Nick Fury in the BTS image fromDeadpool & Wolverine.
More memorably, Erg appeared in several episodes ofhighly influentialX-Men: The Animated Seriesand its revivalX-Men ‘97. Erg appeared in every episode that starred the Morlocks, sporting his famed eyepatch and lifting it to release his powers in battle. As viewers eagerly await the extended-release ofDeadpool & Wolverine, the film’s continued potential for surprising cameos and deep-cut references remains a major point of excitement. However, for now, it seems that another Nick Fury variant was not among them.
Deadpool & Wolverine
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A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
