Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing an ensemble film that would bring together Deadpool and several X-Men characters. According to THR, Reynolds envisions this project as a departure from the typical focus on Deadpool, with the Merc With a Mouth sharing the spotlight with three or four other X-Men. The goal is to showcase these characters in "unexpected ways," allowing them to take center stage.
This proposed movie would be distinct from the X-Men project that Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie is currently working on. It appears to follow a similar creative process to Deadpool & Wolverine, where Reynolds often develops his ideas independently before presenting them to Marvel. Initially, Deadpool & Wolverine was conceptualized as a low-budget road trip movie, showcasing Reynolds' penchant for innovative storytelling.
While this isn't the first time we've heard about Reynolds' plans for a Deadpool ensemble movie, the latest reports provide more insight into the potential direction of the project. As for which X-Men characters might join Deadpool, the possibilities are wide open. Deadpool has a history of teaming up with various X-Men members and their adversaries in previous films, including Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit.
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For more insights, check out why Reynolds believes Deadpool shouldn't join the Avengers or X-Men, how Deadpool & Wolverine became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time by earning $1.33 billion worldwide, and our detailed explanation of the film's ending to understand Deadpool's current position.
Additionally, you can read our review of the latest MCU film, Thunderbolts*, to see how it performed.
