Baldoni Seeks Marvel Docs in 'Nicepool' Lawsuit

Justin Baldoni is seeking a subpoena for confidential Marvel Studios documents, alleging that the 'Nicepool' character in Deadpool & Wolverine, played by Ryan Reynolds, is a defamatory parody aimed at mocking him in the context of his ongoing legal disputes with Blake Lively and Reynolds. Marvel and Disney are fighting the subpoena, arguing that releasing internal development materials would compromise proprietary information and is irrelevant to Baldoni's defamation claims. Baldoni's legal team asserts the requested materials are vital to show malice, while accusing Marvel of not negotiating in good faith. Ryan Reynolds has moved to dismiss the lawsuit, characterizing Baldoni's claims as an overreaction. The court has not yet decided whether Marvel must comply with the subpoena, and both parties have filed sharply worded letters outlining their positions. The case underscores the balance between entertainment litigation and protecting creative intellectual property.