Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing a new cinematic venture that could bring Deadpool and the X-Men together in a unique way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this project would not place Deadpool at the forefront but rather position him alongside three or four other X-Men characters, allowing them to take the spotlight and be "used in unexpected ways." This ensemble film, distinct from the X-Men movie being crafted by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie, seems to echo the creative trajectory of Deadpool & Wolverine, a project Reynolds initially envisioned as a low-budget road trip movie.
Reynolds is known for meticulously developing his ideas before presenting them to Marvel, a process that has proven successful in the past. This isn't the first time we've heard about Reynolds' interest in an ensemble movie featuring Deadpool, but this latest report provides more insight into the potential direction of the Merc With a Mouth's future adventures.
While the specific X-Men characters that might join Deadpool remain a mystery, the character has a history of collaborating with various members of the team and their adversaries in previous films. Notable appearances include Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit.
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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 a global box office of $1.33 billion, and delve into our detailed explanation of the film's ending to understand Deadpool's current narrative position. Additionally, don't miss our review of the latest MCU film, Thunderbolts*.
