Ryan Reynolds Explores Deadpool and X-Men Ensemble Film

Ryan Reynolds is in preliminary discussions to develop a Deadpool and X-Men crossover movie, though no formal proposal has been presented to Marvel yet.

According to THR, Reynolds envisions an ensemble film where Deadpool takes a supporting role, allowing three or four X-Men characters to lead the narrative in surprising ways.

This project, distinct from the X-Men film penned by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie, mirrors the development path of Deadpool & Wolverine. Reynolds often refines his concepts independently before pitching to Marvel, with Deadpool & Wolverine initially conceived as a modest road trip film.

This isn't the first mention of Reynolds crafting an ensemble Deadpool project, but new details shed light on the potential adventures awaiting the Merc With a Mouth.

The X-Men characters joining Deadpool remain unconfirmed, but the character has a history of collaborating with X-Men like Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and Channing Tatum’s Gambit in previous films.

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Learn more about why Reynolds believes Deadpool should remain separate from the Avengers or X-Men, how Deadpool & Wolverine became the top-grossing R-rated film globally with $1.33 billion, and our breakdown of the film’s conclusion to understand Deadpool’s current trajectory.

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