Justin Baldoni in Legal Dispute with Disney

Justin Baldoni is embroiled in a legal dispute involving Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, stemming from the portrayal of a character named Nicepool in 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' Baldoni's legal team has sent a letter to Disney CEO Bob Iger and Marvel president Kevin Feige, demanding that they preserve all documents related to the character's development, as Baldoni claims the character is a mockery aimed at him. The feud has intensified as Lively has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, who has denied the allegations and countersued for defamation. Baldoni's attorney argues that Reynolds' portrayal of Nicepool undermines the credibility of Lively's claims, suggesting it turns a serious situation into a joke. The legal correspondence indicates impending litigation against Reynolds and Lively, positioning Baldoni's claims as part of a broader contentious narrative within the industry. Amid these tensions, Baldoni has expressed a desire to distance himself from Disney projects altogether.