Ryan Reynolds, the charismatic star behind the Deadpool franchise, has found himself at the center of a disturbing controversy that has left fans and critics alike reeling. The outrage stems from a behind-the-scenes revelation about the filming of Deadpool & Wolverine, where Reynolds allegedly coerced his seven-year-old daughter, Inez, into delivering a sexually explicit line—despite her clear reluctance. This incident, detailed in an audio commentary for the film, has sparked accusations of predatory behavior, narcissism, and child abuse, raising serious questions about accountability in Hollywood.

In the commentary, Reynolds, alongside director Shawn Levy, casually discusses Inez’s role as Kidpool. The line in question—“When I want your opinion, I’ll take Wolverine’s dick out of your mouth”—is crude, graphic, and wildly inappropriate for a child. Reynolds admits that Inez, who was just seven at the time of filming, “really didn’t want to say” it. Yet, he reveals that she was made to rehearse it anywhere from 70 to 500 times, a staggering number that amplifies the severity of the situation. “Guiltily, that is my daughter Inez,” Reynolds says with a laugh, adding, “I am father of the year over here for allowing her to say such language.” He notes that she only agreed to perform it after he threatened to find another child to take her place—a tactic many are calling manipulative and emotionally abusive.

The backlash has been swift and fierce. Social media platforms like X have erupted with posts labeling Reynolds a “certified predator” and accusing him of grooming his own child. Critics argue that forcing a first-grader to repeat a sexually charged line, especially one tied to the film’s pansexual antihero who jokes about violating Wolverine, crosses ethical boundaries. The fact that this was allowed under the watch of Disney and Marvel Studios—companies now distributing Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney+—has only fueled the outrage. Many are questioning how such content was deemed appropriate for a platform accessible to children.

Reynolds’ comments about Inez don’t stop at the clip. In interviews, he’s described her as the “dirtiest” character in the film, a statement that seems to revel in her exposure to its raunchy humor. This aligns with a pattern some observers have noted: a tendency to publicly denigrate the women in his life, including his wife, Blake Lively, while heaping praise on male co-stars like Hugh Jackman. For detractors, this incident is not just a one-off but part of a broader narrative of control and humiliation.

What makes this even more perplexing is Disney’s selective censorship. Reports indicate that the studio vetoed a joke involving Mickey Mouse’s sexuality, citing it as too far, yet greenlit a child delivering a line far more explicit. The hypocrisy has not gone unnoticed, with fans demanding explanations from both Disney and Marvel.

As legal battles unfold—Reynolds and Lively are embroiled in a separate lawsuit with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni—this incident adds a dark layer to their public image. Depositions and discovery could reveal more about what transpired on set, but for now, the court of public opinion is unforgiving. If you excuse this, critics say, you’re enabling something deeply troubling. What do you think?