Ryan Reynolds Devastated By ‘Deadpool 3’ Production Designer’s Death

Ryan Reynolds and the “Deadpool & Wolverine” group are reeling after a crew member died unexpectedly this week — and your entire manufacturing is devastated … TMZ has discovered.

Ray Chan — the film’s lead manufacturing designer and a Marvel Studios veteran — not too long ago handed away, which was introduced on Wednesday … a lot to the shock of many within the movie neighborhood. Marvel addressed his loss of life, with honcho Kevin Feige providing condolences.

Now, nonetheless, we’re listening to how Reynolds himself feels about it … and we’re being instructed the man is downright gutted concerning the sudden loss — and that it hits near residence for him.

Our sources inform us Ryan is only one of many who’re impacted by Ray’s loss of life … as we’re instructed your entire ‘D&W’ manufacturing is devastated by the lack of their beloved compatriot.

Chan’s bought a ton of credit beneath his belt, lots of them within the artwork division for Marvel. He labored on practically a dozen Marvel flicks, like “Doctor Strange” and “Avengers: Endgame” and non-Marvel movies like “National Treasure,” “Nanny McPhee,” “Blood Diamond” and extra.

“Deadpool & Wolverine” is in post-production with a launch date at the moment scheduled for July 26. Reynolds is reprising his function because the Merc with a Mouth whereas Hugh Jackman‘s leaping again in as Wolverine regardless of stepping away from the character in 2017 after 9 films.

Ray is survived by his spouse Lindsay and his youngsters Caspar and Sebastian. No explanation for loss of life has been introduced.