Despite working hard on a challenging underwater scene, the actress' effort to pull off her biggest stunt ever was ultimately removed from the final cut of the 2018 sequel of 'Deadpool'.
- August 19, 2024
AceShowbiz - During filming for "Deadpool 2", actress Morena Baccarin experienced one of the most difficult days on set. She was tasked with performing in an underwater apartment scene designed to resemble space. The set was submerged 20 feet deep, with a roof overhead that felt unnatural.
Baccarin, along with Ryan Reynolds, endured the challenging conditions, receiving oxygen from divers. While Reynolds appeared comfortable, Baccarin faced immense anxiety throughout the ordeal.
Despite practicing for a week in a tank, the actual shoot proved to be a different beast. Baccarin explained, "If I mess up putting the mouthpiece in my mouth and I gag on water, I'm really far from the surface."
The experience was so intense that Baccarin suffered both eye damage and a gag reflex. Despite her efforts, the scene was never included in the final cut.
Baccarin's story highlights the extraordinary lengths actors go through to bring scenes to life, even when those scenes end up on the cutting room floor. However, her reduced screen time in "Deadpool 2", coupled with the omission of the underwater scene, has sparked conversation among fans who have expressed support for the actress and criticized Hollywood's disregard for such extreme efforts.
