Since last month, legal drama has been unfolding between Blake Lively, the movie’s lead actress and one of its producers, and director Justin Baldoni, which, among other things, includes Lively filing a lawsuit against Baldoni for sexual harassment and causing her emotional distress.

As 'Deadpool & Wolverine' fans likened one character to Justin Baldoni, his attorney said there's "no question" the role is a jab at his client.

Baldoni's lawyer is demanding Disney and Marvel "retain all documents relating to or reflecting a deliberate attempt to mock, harass, ridicule, intimidate, or bully Baldoni through the character of ‘Nicepool.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's legal battle has taken a fascinating twist because of a character in the hit movie Deadpool & Wolverine, starring her husband Ryan Reynolds

Apparently, it does not end with them. The fallout radius of the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal battle continues to spread, with Marvel president Kevin Feige, Disney CEO Bob Iger and director Tim Miller becoming the latest industry figures swept into the drama.

The actor's legal team is demanding all records related to the creation of 'Nicepool' in Deadpool & Wolverine, believing the character to be a slight against Baldoni. Best of CES 2025 Awards ➜ We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites. ©2025 GIZMODO USA LLC. All rights reserved. Mode Follow us Mode Follow us

The letter asked Marvel and Disney to preserve “any and all documents relating to the development of the ‘Nicepool’ character.

His lawyer reportedly asked Marvel and Disney to preserve any documents that reflect an attempt to “mock” or “bully” Baldoni through the character.

Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool & Wolverine finds an especially scary place in Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni's lawsuit.