Fred Savage would probably like to deck Deadpool's halls right about now. For Once Upon a Deadpool, the PG-13 cut of Deapdool 2, the Merc with a Mouth "kidnapped" Savage to recreate an iconic scene out of The Princess Bride. Per the trailer for the upcoming re-release, Deadpool held Savage prisoner, until such time he was able to retell the sequel's story "through the prism of childhood innocence" -- and Savage isn't too happy about it.

Speaking to CBR, Savage offered some insight into what it was like to be held captive by the man in the big red suit (Deadpool, not the other one). He shared his personal review of the movie and revealed how buying a ticket supports the Fudge Cancer charity campaign. He also weighed in on the film's best moment, his favorite Golden Girl and more.

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CBR: Have you managed to escape from Deadpool yet?

Savage: I've been let go! I've been let go. Thankfully, out, but who knows? You know, I was going about my life before and this happened, so I don't know if it's behind me or what.

Tell me a little about how you got involved in the project.

Well, I wish I knew! Ryan [Reynolds] called me and told me he had this idea and it sounded interesting and, before we could continue our conversation, I ended up on set. It was very disconcerting, to say the least.

See, the only things I know about Deadpool are what he's allowed everyone to see on screen. What's the real Deadpool story? What's he like in-person?

Way worse. Not nearly as charming as you'd think. All that wit and kind of like that rake's charm that he has on screen is really nothing like he is in real life.

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Has Deadpool let you meet any of his friends yet?

No! He's a lone wolf!

So it was just you and Deadpool, one-on-one, the whole time?

Just me and Deadpool.

What was that like?

Not great.

Did you ever get a chance to meet with Ryan Reynolds while you were there?

Oh, sure! Yeah. Yeah, Ryan was there. [laughs] Sure, sure.

How does he compare?

Yeah, hard to separate the man from the Deadpool, I'll be honest.

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Do you have a favorite character from the film? Why?

I mean, I think you've got to go Domino. What can go wrong? She's cool, she's strong, she's a good fighter, she can drive a truck and she's super lucky! Those are all the qualities I want in a friend, especially the truck part.

Is she the kind of friend who would rescue you from a kidnapping?

It's not just self-serving! I think it would just be a really nice time. But yes, if she can help me from getting kidnapped, that would be great too.

How many times would you say Deadpool has bleeped you out at this point?

You know, I don't know the number. He seemed very intent on keeping the language clean. So I don't know the number, but he was very upset with any profanity.

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What's your personal review of Once Upon a Deadpool, as told by Deadpool?

You know, okay. Okay, I guess. I would say the reason to go -- I mean, it's no better or worse than any other Deadpool movie, I'd say, but the real reason to go is that Fox is donating a dollar from every ticket sold to Fuck Cancer, that they're renaming Fudge Cancer for the 12 days of the PG-13 Deadpool, which is pretty extraordinary. I don't know any film company that's done anything like that. Go for that! Don't go to enrich Ryan Reynolds. He's got enough. But go for the charity aspect. That's worth it.

Tell me more about the Fuck Cancer campaign.

It's a cancer research organization started by Scooter Braun and his wife. Her mom was hit with cancer and they started a foundation that has been just at the forefront of cancer research for all kinds of cancer, and it's just been an incredible thing they've built over a short period of time. It's pretty extraordinary. I'm thrilled to be some small part of it.

Would you say Deadpool captured the "prism of childhood innocence" like he set out to do with Once Upon a Deadpool?

You know, I think that's up for audiences to decide. We'll see, we'll see.

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All of the promos and trailers for the film have a holiday vibe to them. What about Once Upon a Deadpool makes it a good holiday film?

When it's coming out.

How does this kidnapping compare to that time your grandfather forced you to listen to The Princess Bride?

Well, that obviously was not against my will, and I was a character in a movie. So that was totally different!

If Deadpool comes back for a third film, what are the odds he'll kidnap you again for the franchise?

I hope zero, but I would have told you that months ago! I hope zero. But, you know, if they can get you once, who knows? But I hope I never see him again. I don't like talking about it now, to be honest with you!

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If you could choose to have any mutant power, what would it be?

To not be kidnapped!

So completely impervious to kidnapping?

Yes, that would be nice. I wish that for everyone.

How likely are you to pick up some comics after this experience?

Very! A trip to the comic book store for me and my kids... There's a great comic book store a bike's ride away, so we make a pilgrimage to the comic store pretty frequently. So comics are always around the Savage house, for sure.

Do you plan on seeing the film, or was the experience too traumatic?

I'll be honest: not looking forward to reliving it.

Are you going to take your family to see it?

I plan on buying as many tickets as I possibly can, so that Fudge Cancer can benefit, and then I plan on walking out.

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Once Upon a Deadpool

Lightning round! I'm going to give you a couple options and I want you to pick your favorite. X-Men or X-Force?

I mean, I would say I would like to know more about X-Force. I don't know enough about them, so I would like more. I want to know more about X-Force.

Mutant or time-travelling cyborg?

Cable's a bad guy! I can't feel Cable, so I'm going to go with mutant.

Katanas or sidearms?

I think it depends on the occasion.

Tacos or chimichangas?

Tacos!

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Colossus or Negasonic Teenage Warhead?

I mean, I don't know. My heart goes out to anyone who votes against Colossus.

Domino or Cable?

Domino!

Dorothy, Rose or Blanche?

Ma.

Team Captain America or Team Iron Man?

Iron Man.

Hugh Jackman or Ryan Reynolds?

Anyone other than Ryan Reynolds.

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And now for the pièce de résistance: Deadpool or Green Lantern?

I would reject the question, because I'd have to choose something that's Ryan Reynolds. I don't want to choose him.

Do you have a favorite moment or scene from the film?

The end.

So the moment you were set free from your bonds?

Yes! Yes, that was the best part! When I was set free and allowed to rejoin my family.

Just in case you get kidnapped again, is there a final message you'd like me to pass on to the fans?

Just tell them that I love my kids.


Appearing in theaters from December 12 to December 24, Once Upon a Deadpool stars Ryan Reynolds, Zazie Beetz, Morena Baccarin, Leslie Uggams, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapičić, Julian Dennison, Josh Brolin and Fred Savage.