In legal documents filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and obtained by TheWrap, Reynolds refuted Baldoni’s allegations, which stem from the portrayal of the satirical character “Nicepool” in Deadpool vs. Wolverine. Reynolds’ legal team contends that Baldoni’s lawsuit lacks legitimate legal standing and is instead based on personal offense.
The motion asserts that Baldoni’s complaint “does not even pretend to be tied to any actual legal claims” and is merely an expression of his dissatisfaction with the movie’s satire. Reynolds’ lawyers describe the allegations as an attempt to promote a “bully” narrative against Lively, which they claim was initiated by Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios in response to Lively speaking out about inappropriate behavior during the production of It Ends With Us.
Furthermore, the motion states that Baldoni and his PR team orchestrated a “retaliatory social manipulation campaign” to damage Lively’s reputation. It claims that billionaire Steve Sarowitz, Wayfarer Studios’ co-founder, pledged up to $100 million to “ruin” both Lively and Reynolds.
Reynolds maintains that his involvement in the case is solely due to his support for his wife, who has suffered “emotional, reputational, and financial devastation” due to the ongoing conflict. The motion emphasizes that the lawsuit fails to present any concrete evidence of defamation, nor does it provide a complete defamatory statement that would justify legal action.Reynolds Denies Wrongdoing Amid Legal Battle
The legal battle highlights tensions between Reynolds, Lively, Baldoni, and Wayfarer Studios, with each side presenting conflicting narratives. While Baldoni claims Deadpool vs. Wolverine deliberately mocked him, Reynolds’ team argues that the lawsuit is a baseless attempt to retaliate against Lively’s prior allegations.
With the case unfolding, the entertainment industry watches closely as both sides continue to defend their positions in court.
The motion asserts that Baldoni’s complaint “does not even pretend to be tied to any actual legal claims” and is merely an expression of his dissatisfaction with the movie’s satire. Reynolds’ lawyers describe the allegations as an attempt to promote a “bully” narrative against Lively, which they claim was initiated by Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios in response to Lively speaking out about inappropriate behavior during the production of It Ends With Us.
Furthermore, the motion states that Baldoni and his PR team orchestrated a “retaliatory social manipulation campaign” to damage Lively’s reputation. It claims that billionaire Steve Sarowitz, Wayfarer Studios’ co-founder, pledged up to $100 million to “ruin” both Lively and Reynolds.
Reynolds maintains that his involvement in the case is solely due to his support for his wife, who has suffered “emotional, reputational, and financial devastation” due to the ongoing conflict. The motion emphasizes that the lawsuit fails to present any concrete evidence of defamation, nor does it provide a complete defamatory statement that would justify legal action.Reynolds Denies Wrongdoing Amid Legal Battle
The legal battle highlights tensions between Reynolds, Lively, Baldoni, and Wayfarer Studios, with each side presenting conflicting narratives. While Baldoni claims Deadpool vs. Wolverine deliberately mocked him, Reynolds’ team argues that the lawsuit is a baseless attempt to retaliate against Lively’s prior allegations.
With the case unfolding, the entertainment industry watches closely as both sides continue to defend their positions in court.
