WOAHH!! Listen to Deadpool in Ranveer Singh’s voice

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has lent his voice to Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool in the Hindi version of Hollywood film ‘Deadpool 2′. The studio wanted a star who would resonate with Deadpool’s personality and Ranveer’s wit and edgy personality was a perfect match, read a statement to IANS.

The film tells the story of an adult superhero with a twisted sense of humour. Based on Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, ‘Deadpool’ is the original story of a former Special Forces operative who turns into a mercenary. It was, brought to India by Fox Star India, will open on May 18.

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“Like Deadpool, Ranveer is known for his smart, witty with irreverent humour. He’s a hugely daring and powerhouse actor and we absolutely relished having him on board for our biggest superhero film,” said Vijay Singh, CEO Fox Star Studios. (Also Read: #YoRanveerSoPoor: Ranveer Singh ruthlessly trolled for calling himself POOR)

Ranveer was previously rumoured to have turned down the role due to scheduling conflicts with Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Gully Boy’.

“The Deadpool team wanted to hire Ranveer for his mannerisms and mischievous spirit. Though the Padmaawat star extremely keen but he just couldn’t make time in his Gully Boy schedule as he is shooting at night every day,” the source said.

The Hindi Trailer, released on Monday, is also A-rated as the studio wanted to stick to the tone of the English film which has Reynold mouthing cuss-words.

The sequel also features Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Karan Soni, Zazie Beetz, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapicic and Leslie Uggams.