Fans got an unexpected treat when stunt coordinator George Cottle revealed on social media that Harry Holland, younger brother of Spider-Man star Tom Holland, had cameoed in the record-breaking R-rated blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine.
In a behind-the-scenes photo posted to his Instagram, Cottle praised then-19-year-old Holland for suiting up as Deadpool for the film’s stunt sequences. “It may not [be] the Holland the world wanted, but it was the Holland we all needed!” Cottle captioned the post.
The revelation came as a shock to lead star Ryan Reynolds, who voiced his surprise on his Instagram Story. “This is how I find out?!? You tell me?” Reynolds wrote, suggesting he was unaware of Harry Holland’s role on set.
Harry addressed the cameo cryptically on his own Instagram Story: “Lots of cameos in Deadpool…” The younger Holland brother is no stranger to surprise appearances, having previously had small roles supporting his superstar sibling Tom in Cherry and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
News of Harry Holland’s cameo adds an entertaining layer to Deadpool & Wolverine, which dominated the global box office in its opening weekend. The R-rated mashup grossed a massive $483 million, marking career-best numbers for Reynolds and the highest-grossing R-rated debut in cinema history.
“This is kind of hard to process. But thank you to everyone who went to see the film this weekend,” Reynolds said of the film’s monster success. Secret cameos like Harry Holland’s energize devoted fans, rewarding repeat viewings with hidden Hollywood connections.
As Deadpool & Wolverine’s box office numbers skyrocket, audiences remain tuned in, eager to discover what other unexpected appearances the film may quietly contain. The revelations underscore the surprises continually lurking within the secretive world of Hollywood.