The mention of the name Ray Chan in the credits of Deadpool & Wolverine has left fans with several questions. Chan was given an emotional tribute to the movie’s conclusion, piquing fans’ curiosity about his identity. Interestingly, Marvel is known for honoring people who have contributed to the growth of their cinematic superhero franchise, irrespective of the significance of their role. But who is Ray Chan, and why was he referred to in the credits of Deadpool & Wolverine?
Here are all the available details regarding the aforementioned tribute.
Who is Ray Chan from Deadpool & Wolverine?
Ray Chan was a mainstay in Marvel Studios, having worked as the Supervising Art Director for multiple MCU projects.
Despite not being a household name, Chan was instrumental in upholding the superior quality of numerous Marvel movies. He first joined forces with the superhero Juggernaut in 2013, bringing his expertise to the sets of Thor: The Dark World. Chan subsequently supervised the art direction for many other MCU films, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Doctor Strange, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.
He ultimately received a much-deserved promotion, landing the post of art director in the post-Endgame era. Chan held this position for multiple movies, with Deadpool & Wolverine proving to be his final work at Marvel.
Why was Deadpool & Wolverine dedicated to him?
Ray Chan was acknowledged at the end of Deadpool & Wolverine due to his untimely death in April 2024. The 56-year-old passed away earlier this year near his house in Wales.
In order to honor his unparalleled input, Marvel included an endearing message in the credits of the third Deadpool movie. The tribute read:
“This film is dedicated to the memory of Raymond Chan. Ray was our anchor being. His contribution to this film and so many others was a gift which was never taken for granted and will never be forgotten. We’ll miss you, Ray.”
Moreover, after his demise, Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds took to social media to pay his respects to Ray Chan.
In the aforementioned post, Reynolds highlighted the art director’s immeasurable contributions to the creative process of the movie.
