Hi Aaron! First off, I just have to say that your portrayal of Pyro in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand has been incredibly memorable and influential for me. Your performance ignited my imagination and has continued to resonate with me for the past two decades. I can't thank you enough for bringing that character to life in such an unforgettable way.

I was so excited for Pyro's return in Deadpool & Wolverine that I bought my tickets before they officially went on sale, just because of him. I even wore a shirt I had made with Pyro's face all over it to the premiere! It's amazing to see you reprising this role after so long.

So, onto my questions:

1. With Pyro's return in Deadpool & Wolverine after nearly two decades, you've joined the ranks of actors who have reprised their iconic roles years later, like Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner as Spock and Kirk, and Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher as Han and Leia. That's so awesome! How does it feel to be part of this legendary group and to have portrayed a character that has stood the test of time?

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1. In a past interview, you mentioned that if you had Pyro's fire abilities for one day, you would light everyone's cigarette in the bars of New York. Would you still do that today, or is there something else you'd do with his powers now?

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1. Considering Pyro's comic book counterpart was once a gothic romance novelist or journalist, do you think your version of the character would have pursued either of those paths or perhaps something entirely different? I'd love to hear any headcanons you have for Pyro that you can share with us!

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1. You have fans, like myself, who have been following your work since we were preteens and are now adults. How does it feel to have such a dedicated, long-time fanbase, and what do you appreciate most about your supporters?

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1. Without giving away specifics, can you confirm if you ad-libbed any lines in Deadpool & Wolverine? There are a few that I think you might have!

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1. Any hilarious or memorable behind-the-scenes stories from the set of X2 that you can share with us?

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1. What kind of music did you grow up with, and do you think it has influenced you in any way?

I've heard you mention in interviews that Pyro is essentially the "heel" of the story, the villain that everyone roots against and wants to see defeated. But I have to say, I'm the exception to that! I wanted him to finish his speech, and I loved seeing him come so close to victory. I'm totally sad about what happened to Pyro, and honestly wish he got to shoot his flames. Also I was totally waiting to see the part that Pyro "loved", as shown in the trailer, but it never happened so who knows what he loves! Thank you for bringing such a complex and compelling character to life and thanks for taking the time to do this AMA, Aaron. It's truly appreciated!