Deadpool may be done flying solo, but that doesn’t meanRyan Reynoldsis done with the Merc With a Mouth. In fact,Deadpool & Wolverinemay have been the last standalone outing for Wade Wilson — but if Reynolds gets his way, his katana-wielding antihero could be headed back to the big screenwith some mutant company.
According to new report fromTHR, Reynolds is in the early stages of developing a newDeadpoolmovie that would feature an ensemble ofX-Men characters. It’s still extremely early — no pitch has been made to Marvel Studios at this time — but Reynolds is reportedly working on multiple treatments with the idea of bringing “three or four” iconic mutants into the mix. In a twist, the film wouldn’t necessarily center on Deadpool. Instead, he might play more of a supporting role to allow space for new dynamics.
Ryan Reynolds Doesn’t Want Another Solo Deadpool Movie
AfterDeadpool & Wolverineshattered box office records with $1.338 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time,Reynolds made it clear he wasn’t looking to headline another solo outing. Instead, he’s shifting focus to writing — not only on this potential team-up, but also on his Paramount comedyBoy Band, which hasHugh Jackmancircling a co-starring role.
Reynolds’ interest in folding Deadpoolinto an X-Men crossover isn’t new. All threeDeadpoolfilms have featured players from the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe, including Colossus (Stefan Kapičić), andDeadpool & Wolverinebrought back Sabretooth (Tyler Mane) and Pyro (Aaron Stanford). He also gaveChanning Tatuma role— long after Tatum’s standaloneGambitfilm at Fox fizzled out. Tatum’s Gambit is evenset to return forAvengers: Doomsdaywhile Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have yet to get an official callback for the ensemble film.
No word yet on which mutants he’s eyeing this time, thoughWickedstarCynthia Erivohas made it known she’d love to play Storm. And he’d probably drag Jackman along too, mocking his age, his abs and his Aussie accent all at the same time, no doubt. As with all Marvel projects, casting would ultimately be Marvel’s call. And this particular film would be separate from the X-Men reboot currently being scripted byHunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakeswriterMichael Lesslie. You know, in case you were worried we wouldn’t haveenoughX-Men movies.
Deadpool & Wolverineis streaming now on Disney+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on this project that will either blow our minds or get shoved into a Reynolds family drawer for the next decade.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Source:THR
