Ryan Reynolds Didn’t Actually Do The Viral ‘Deadpool’ Dance, Meet The Man Behind The Mask

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Since the latest Marvel hit ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has been released, the fans couldn’t stop vibing on the movie’s banger ‘Bye Bye Bye’. The opening-credit sequence of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, which premiered on July 26, has captivated audiences with Deadpool’s impressive dance moves. The ‘Deadpool’ Dance quickly became a social media sensation and had the netizens tie their laces.

Interestingly, it was not Ryan Reynolds who performed these moves to NSYNC’s hit “Bye Bye Bye,” but professional dancer Nick Pauley.

Nick Pauley: The ‘Dancepool’

Nick Pauley, a choreographer and self-described creative entrepreneur, highlights his role as ‘Dancepool’ on his LinkedIn profile. He currently serves as a Creative Consultant for both movies and live performances.

In addition to choreographing dance routines, Pauley also creates and edits short creative films.

His LinkedIn profile notes that he began his career in 2018 after earning a BA in World Arts and Cultures/Dance from UCLA. Pauley has collaborated with notable artists such as Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj, as well as with the Academy of Villains and Pepsi Co.

While Deadpool has showcased his dance skills in previous films, Pauley took on the role of Reynolds’ dance double for this iconic scene. Known for his work in music videos with artists like Katy Perry and Doja Cat, Pauley shared his excitement about the role on Instagram. “Thank you @vancityreynolds for believing in me to play Dancepool! It is the greatest honor of my life! #deadpoolandwolverine,” he posted along with a video of himself dancing in a crop top and denim jeans.

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In another post, Pauley expressed his delight in being Reynolds’ dance double for the movie. “It’s true! I am Dancepool in the new ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ 🥹 This secret has been so hard to keep! I can’t believe I have the honour of being @vancityreynolds “dance” double for the opening scene of the entire movie!!! Like what?!? What is life,” he wrote, accompanied by a photo of himself in the Deadpool costume.

Reflecting on the premiere, Pauley shared, “I went to the premiere on Monday and watching the footage back was pretty surreal. I hadn’t remembered what I freestyled in between the choreography, and it was hilarious to watch it back and be like ‘oh my god now I remember doing that’.”

Pauley also expressed gratitude to the film’s team for their support. “When filming, I felt right at home. @vancityreynolds and @slevydirect – thank you for your encouragement and enthusiasm when bringing me onboard. It gave me a lot of purpose… an amount I haven’t felt in a while ❤️ Please go see the movie! It is one of the most well rounded films I’ve ever seen. Incredible job to everyone involved…. You should be very very proud of yourselves,” he concluded.

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