Playing in theaters this Friday, May 18th, Deadpool 2 is the eleventh installment in the X-Men film series and the sequel to the 2016 American superhero film Deadpool. Deadpool 2 stars Ryan Reynolds as the Marvel Comics character Deadpool, a wisecracking, foul-mouthed mutant mercenary who forms a team of mutants to protect another young mutant from a time-traveling soldier Cable, played by Josh Brolin.

Deadpool 2 Soundtrack – “Ashes”

The film’s director, David Leitch, wanted to create an original theme song that was reminiscent of the classic ’90s style of emotional ballads like “My Heart Will Go On.” Music supervisor John Houlihan worked with Leitch to find the perfect song that could serve as an “emotional through-line” for the movie’s characters.

After discovering the song “Ashes” and showing it to Ryan Reynolds, Reynolds suggested reaching out to fellow Canadian icon Céline Dion, whose son is also a fan of Deadpool, to help bring the song to life. From there, the idea for a promotional music video for the film featuring Céline Dion and Deadpool was born.

Watch the music video “Ashes” below:

“Céline Dion – Ashes (from the Deadpool 2 Motion Picture Soundtrack)” by CelineDionVEVO

The music video was directed by Leitch, who also convinced Deadpool 2‘s cinematographer Jonathan Sela to come on board. The music video was filmed at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV, where Céline Dion currently performs her concert residency.

Watch these hilarious behind-the-scenes moments of the making of “Ashes” with Céline Dion and Deadpool:

“Deadpool 2 | Behind The Scenes of Ashes with Céline Dion | 20th Century FOX” by 20th Century Fox

Fun Fact: The Deadpool dancer performing in high heels in the music video is not actually Ryan Reynolds. It is Yanis Marshall, a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent (2014) and choreographer of Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity show in Las Vegas.

Check out the official Deadpool 2 trailer below:

“Deadpool 2: The Final Trailer” by 20th Century Fox

For more information about the making of the music video, visit EW.com!

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