Update: The Deadpool 2 writers want Peter to get his own X-Force spinoff.

There was a surprising appearance at the star-studded Deadpool 2 premiere: Peter, the seemingly powerless member of the newly formed X-Force who has become something of an internet sensation.

The first Deadpool film became a surprise megahit in 2016, grossing $783 million worldwide, thus making it the highest-grossing R-rated film of all-time. The raunchy, blood-splattered movie overcame a somewhat reluctant studio and its hard R-rating to somehow make more money than plenty of more mainstream, family friendly comic book blockbusters. The inevitable sequel had a somewhat bumpy liftoff - director Tim Miller has been replaced with Atomic Blonde helmer David Leitch - but Deadpool 2 looks to be an even more outrageous, fourth-wall smashing romp than the original, and the Deadpool 2 early reactions are proof of that.

One of Deadpool 2’s biggest curiosities was on hand in the flesh for the red carpet premiere. The dorky suburbanite Peter - a powerless, middle-aged man who answered an ad to join X-Force - was present at the film’s debut, sporting his now trademark khakis and formidable mustache.

While “Peter W.” seems a lot like a newly created joke character, plenty of fans believe he’s a radical reinvention of the Excalibur and X-Force character Pete Wisdom, an assassin mutant who could throw blades of energy from his fingertips. Considering Deadpool 2 is bringing in obscurities like Shatterstar and Zeitgeist, Pete Wisdom doesn’t seem too far fetched, and the goofy Peter turning out to be a suave secret agent would be an interesting reveal.

Deadpool 2 is poised for a monster opening weekend and is likely going to prove there’s no real ceiling for R-rated films, at least not anymore. The movie has been conducting a masterful marketing campaign, with Reynolds appearing in character in everything from Celine Dion videos to Hugh Jackman’s bedroom. While the mainline X-Men movies have grown a bit stale for many moviegoers, Fox has been hitting home runs with more adventurous films like Deadpool and Logan, and on television with the mind bending Legion. Deadpool 2 could potentially become their biggest hit yet - and it’s nice to have Peter along for the ride.

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  • Deadpool 2 Release Date: 2018-05-18