Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing a new film that would bring together Deadpool and several X-Men characters. According to THR, Reynolds envisions this project as an ensemble film where Deadpool would not be the central figure but would share the spotlight with three or four other X-Men. The aim is to highlight these characters in innovative and unexpected ways, allowing them to take center stage.
This proposed movie would be distinct from the X-Men film being developed by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie. Reynolds is known for meticulously crafting his ideas before presenting them to Marvel, a process he also followed with the development of Deadpool & Wolverine, which initially was conceived as a low-budget road trip movie.
While the specific X-Men characters that might join Deadpool remain undisclosed, the Merc With a Mouth has a history of collaborating with various members of the X-Men in previous films, including Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit. This isn't the first time Reynolds has been linked to an ensemble project featuring Deadpool, but this latest development provides more insight into the potential direction of his future adventures.
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For more insights, explore why Reynolds believes Deadpool should not join the Avengers or X-Men, how Deadpool & Wolverine became the highest-grossing R-Rated film of all time with earnings of $1.33 billion worldwide, and our detailed analysis of the film's ending to understand Deadpool's current status.
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