Bryan Freedman weighed in on fan speculation that the Nicepool character was based on the "It Ends With Us" actor-director.

The actor is part of a high-profile spat with It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively, who happens to be married to Deadpool and Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds. There have been allegations of workplace misconduct, inappropriateness, and smear campaigns.

Deadpool & Wolverine' fans are wondering whether the movie's character Nicepool — portrayed by Ryan Reynolds — is meant to be a shade at 'It Ends with Us' director Justin Baldoni in the wake of Blake Lively's Dec.