What did Stan Lee think of Ryan Reynolds?
Mia Lopez
Updated on March 22, 2026
Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee believes Ryan Reynolds was born to play the role of super (anti)hero Deadpool, an obnoxious, motormouth with little regard for who he upsets – and the actor couldn't be happier. "I don't think it's a back-handed compliment, it sounds like a compliment," says the 39-year-old, grinning.