Inside Nathan Fillion’s Most Viral Tweets: Ryan Reynolds Banter and on-Set Pranks

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Behind the relentless sarcasm lies genuine mutual respect. As both actors transitioned into major comic book and blockbuster franchises, their social media dynamic adapted to big-studio budgets. When James Gunn cast Fillion as T.D.K. (The Detachable Kid) in 2021's The Suicide Squad, Reynolds wasted no time mocking Fillion’s superpower of detaching his own arms. Fillion took the insult and framed it as a badge of honor, pointing out that arm detachment was substantially more practical than anything Reynolds did wearing the Deadpool suit.

That balance shifted into sincere admiration during the release of Free Guy in October 2021. Fillion took to his feed to post an earnest, detailed salute to Reynolds' dedication, praising his friend’s creative stamina and work ethic. As noted by Cinemablend, Fillion commended Reynolds for carrying original, non-franchise IP over the finish line in a turbulent theatrical market. The post caught fans off guard. After years of brutal online jabs, the sudden appearance of heartfelt sincerity hit harder than any joke could. Naturally, Fillion closed the tribute by reminding Reynolds that he still owed him money.