Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing an ensemble film that would bring Deadpool and several X-Men characters together. According to THR, Reynolds envisions a movie where Deadpool shares the spotlight with three or four other X-Men, allowing these characters to take center stage and be "used in unexpected ways." This project would be distinct from the X-Men movie being developed by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie.
Reynolds, known for meticulously crafting his ideas before pitching them to Marvel, is following a similar approach to what eventually became Deadpool & Wolverine, which initially was conceived as a low-budget road trip movie. This isn't the first time we've heard about Reynolds working on an ensemble film featuring Deadpool, but the new details provide more insight into the potential adventures awaiting the Merc With a Mouth.
While the specific X-Men characters that might join Deadpool remain a mystery, he has a history of collaborating with various members of the team and their adversaries in previous films. Characters like Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit have already appeared alongside Deadpool on screen.
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For more insights, explore 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 with a global earnings of $1.33 billion, and our detailed explanation of the film's ending to understand Deadpool's current standing. Additionally, check out our review of the latest MCU film, Thunderbolts*.
