Neil Patrick Harris Gets the Ryan Reynolds Roast in 'Deadpool' VR Tease and Fans Say It’s the Stuff of Legends

Step into the chaotic world of Deadpool like never before with an upcoming VR adventure that promises all the foul-mouthed humor, insane action, and fourth-wall-breaking fans adore. This R-rated Meta Quest game stars Neil Patrick Harris—yes, the How I Met Your Mother legend—as the Merc with a Mouth, guiding players through wild battles across the Marvel universe. With parkour, guns, swords, as well as over-the-top antics, the game is a new take on the antihero's legacy.
The buzz started quietly, but a cheeky tease from Ryan Reynolds sent the internet into overdrive. What happens when Deadpool’s chaotic charm meets How I Met Your Mother wit, plus a little Reynolds' shenanigans? Fans are already losing it, and the details are just getting started.
From HIMYM to Merc with a Mouth — Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool VR roast steals the show
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Ryan Reynolds jumped on his X handle @VancityReynolds with a Deadpool VR teaser packed with his trademark mischief. Captioned “How I met a real mother----,” the video jumps into roasting Neil Patrick Harris—Barney Stinson turned Deadpool voice actor. In a lab coat, Reynolds types in a journal titled “Steal Patrick Fartface,” throwing hilarious jabs only he can. And just when things peak, HIMYM’s Robyn gets a wink too—except it is Blake Lively’s sister, Robyn Lively, playing Deadpool’s girlfriend.
The teaser dives into classic Reynolds chaos. But the jabs come with love as Neil Patrick Harris is revealed as the new Deadpool in Meta Quest’s upcoming R-rated VR game. Expect full-blown madness- chimichangas, swordplay, and unfiltered fourth-wall-breaking. Set to launch later this year, this teaser debuted on X via Reynolds—though the best punchline came next, as fans absolutely exploded online!
With Ryan Reynolds teasing that R-rated, Star Wars pitch and now this, fans are having a field day consistently as Reynolds goes full force this 2025 season.
From jaws dropped to LOLs, fans go bananas over Deadpool VR roast
Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool VR teaser fired up fans faster than Deadpool chomping chimichangas. Tweets flooded in calling it “legendary energy” and “excellent marketing,” with many cracking up over Reynolds' “moving on gracefully” — like Deadpool just slickly ditched his old guard with flair. The fake typing scene had fans rolling, wondering if Deadpool’s inner voices now include cheeky lines like that. And yes, fans spotted Robyn Lively, Blake Lively’s sister, making the cameo even more delightfully random.
Like a lightning bolt in a quiet room, the reveal shocked fans with an unexpected “jump scare” as Deadpool’s zing dialed up to the maximum.
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Social media roared with “I’m in!” and “brilliant” as anticipation for the Meta Quest game reached fever pitch. Ryan Reynolds’ perfect storm of nostalgia and biting humor has everyone hooked, calling this teaser pure "Legen wait for it"—dary!
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What is your favorite Ryan Reynolds roast line in the Deadpool VR teaser? Let us know in the comments!
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Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra
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