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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Script Reveals NSFW Mickey Mouse Joke That Disney Cut

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Disney cut a NSFW Mickey Mouse joke from the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' script, revealing the studio's limits on Marvel's raunchy superhero mayhem.
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  • According to insiders, the joke in question directly mocked Mickey Mouse's iconic gloves, taking the character's signature attribute in an extremely crude direction.
  • The decision to remove the gag highlights Disney's ongoing balancing act as it looks to maintain the Deadpool franchise's raunchy edge while also protecting its family-friendly brand identity.
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