Tag: Deadpool

BREAKING: ‘The Adam Project’s Shawn Levy to Direct ‘Deadpool 3’

It’s been long theorized given just how closely Ryan Reynolds has worked with director Shawn Levy on projects like Free Guy and Netflix’s The Adam Project, but we finally got the confirmation. Levy is in negotiations to tackle the third entry in the Deadpool franchise, which will see Wade Wilson join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Reynolds has been working on the script alongside Bob’s Burger‘s Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin.

In a way, Reynolds and Levy have not been subtle about hints that these negotiations were potentially already happening. He takes over from Tim Miller, who directed the first entry in 2016, and David Leitch who took over the sequel. Sadly, there is still no release date included and no word when we might expect it to enter production for now.

It has been confirmed that the film will be R-rated and it’ll be interesting to see how Levy tackles a project like that given his background with more PG-13 fair. With Disney+ adding mature content like Daredevil, Iron Fist, and more, there’s a good chance that the future MCU entry from Deadpool may also eventually find its way to the service. We’ll see if its potential success may also draw the interest of Disney to further explore other R-rated content. For now, let’s just hope that having a director attach may kickstart production sooner rather than later.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

March 11, 2022
New ‘Shang-Chi’ Concept Art Includes Deadpool Fighting Proxima Night

We know that Marvel Studios invests a lot of time in creating concept art for various versions of the scripts to help its writers get a feeling for how these projects come together. Sometimes it offers a look behind-the-scenes on what ideas were pitched throughout the development, and it seems that a new piece of concept art from Andrew Kim reveals a different battle in the fighting cage sequence of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. While we got Wong fighting Abomination in the film, it seems that at one point it included a battle between Avengers: Infinity War‘s Proxima Midnight and Deadpool.

It’s unclear if this was just drawn for fun, as Proxima Midnight not only died in Infinity War but even got snapped again in Avengers: Endgame. So, her inclusion in Golden Daggers Club makes less sense than the fourth-wall-breaking merch with a mouth. While it may have been jarring to see him included, especially with the character’s connection to the Fox universe. So, even if this isn’t just a joke by the artist, it may have been a bit jarring to suddenly see him show up out of nowhere for some fans.

Sadly, it seems very unlikely that this was ever planned, and the inclusion of Abomination was a great move, especially with his confirmed appearance in She-Hulk. Plus, we got some fun with Wong that opened up a lot of questions about what the future has in store for these characters. A sudden return of Proxima Midnight might have many scratching their head, though Deadpool could’ve dragged her from the multiverse for fun. It might’ve been too distracting in the middle of a new solo film that would have distracted viewers. Still, it’s a great looking concept art and hopefully we get to revisit this cage fight at a later point.

Source: Andrew Kim

March 7, 2022
What ‘Daredevil’ and Co.’s Disney+ Addition Might Mean for Marvel Studios’ Future

It’s been long-rumored now since the Marvel Netflix series like Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and more are making their way to Disney+. After many back-and-forths online, the confirmation has finally arrived, as they dropped a sudden teaser that they are joining the series on March 16th. The big takeaway is that the streaming service is embracing more mature content without restricting it to other services, especially as they went out of their way to offer bundles with Hulu. Yet, this addition might have bigger implications for Marvel Studios’ future ventures.

The timing for these additions is perfect with a darker-toned Moon Knight just on the horizon. Not just that, but it also means that older R-rated projects like Blade, Deadpool, Logan, or more can get added soon. Not just that, we know that Deadpool 3 is going to be an R-rated project and now we don’t have to worry about it potentially landing on Hulu. It’ll be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it would’ve been a shame if it wasn’t going to be part of the showcase in Disney+.

The streamer was showcased as an “archive” for classic projects from Marvel, Pixar, and any other Disney brand. So, its family-friendly focus is not only restrictive from an archival standpoint but also creatively. They lost a lot of projects early on due to this restriction, such as the Lizzie McGuire revival and pushing the Love Simon spinoff, Love Victor, to Hulu. While it seems unlikely we’ll get an R-rated Pixar film any time soon, Marvel and Star Wars are very different stories. This move might be an implication that Disney+ Original projects will no longer fully adhere to the streaming’s initial set-up.

Marvel may be able to fully embrace the darker and more mature tones that upcoming projects may have. Moon Knight is a big implication of Disney+ maturing, which we’ve talked bout here, but it also means R-rated projects are a possibility. The long-rumored Werewolf by Night project can embrace the darker aspects of having a werewolf-centric story. Their Blade remake might also start moving towards an R-rating, as there are no longer concerns about streaming availability being restricted to specific services.

There’s also the continuation to keep in mind, as we know Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio returned in the roles they made famous. Rumors are hinting at a new Daredevil revival, which now can embrace the darker story arcs introduced through the Netflix incarnations. There are more mature storylines possible now that the glass ceiling has been broken. It may be a small step for now, but once Deadpool or Logan get added with the parent control sometime in the future, we might be able to see the first steps for a new MCU.

March 1, 2022
RUMOR: Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool May Be in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MAdness’ After All

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been a wild ride for many, as speculation after speculation started hitting the web on who may appear in the film. If you have “multiverse” in the title, you expect t a lot of cameos and shenanigans to unfold. Especially when even the poster teases potential apperances such as what looked like Deadpool. Ryan Reynolds quickly denied any connection but a new rumor may further add to his potential appearance.

Our friends over at DisInsider published their latest The DisInsider Show episode, where Derek Cornell made comparisons between his recent denial and those made by Andrew Garfield throughout the build-up to Spider-Man: No Way Home. Even Patrick Stewart denied his involvement shortly after the trailer included his voice during the Super Bowl.

Well, Ryan Reynolds is pulling an Andrew Garfield right now, so we’ll see.
Derek Cornell

Editor-in-Chief Skyler Schuler was a bit more straightforward by straight-out stating that Reynolds is definitely in the film as the iconic character.

Deadpool’s in it. I wouldn’t say it’s a rumor of the week, but I have it on good authority that Ryan Reynolds is in Doctor Strange.
Skyler Schuler

The poster inclusion still seems to add to the likelihood of his appearance and actors have denied appearances in the past due to their NDAs. We might not get official confirmation until the film officially releases, but his eventual appearance, especially with an MCU-based Deadpool 3 on the horizon, would make a lot of sense as a gateway into the Sacred Timeline. So, hopefully we’ll get to see him in action again once the film releases in May.

You can check out the DisInsider Show’s latest episode right here:

Source: DisInsider via The Direct

February 27, 2022
Ryan Reynolds Teases “a Batch of Updates” for ‘Deadpool 3’

Ryan Reynolds probably knew Deadpool 3 questions were heading his way the moment he started the press tour for his Netflix film, The Adam Project. Just recently, he was asked if he has a possible cameo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and loosely mentioned that they’re still working on the next Deadpool entry. In an interview with Collider, the actor did offer a bit more on the Marvel Studios film, especially with the possibility of him and Shawn Levy working on the project together. While he avoided giving a clear indication on that, he did hint that we may get some more information “sooner rather than later.” His full quote is as followed:

We pretty much talk about everything, but I’ll say this about that particular subject is I’ll have a batch of updates on that sooner rather than later, I hope. So I’ll be able to get into stuff about Deadpool a little bit more clearly and definitively down the road.
Ryan Reynolds

There’s a chance that they’re still working on the script and Reynolds has been busy with other projects. No director has been announced for the project, and it didn’t even get a dramatic logo reveal like the Fantastic Four film, which doesn’t even have writers attached – as far as we know. So, we’ll have to see if an announcement or update will really offer any details, but it would seem logical to get some kind of information on the project by the end of the year, as they start promoting what is heading our way after 2023. For now, all we can do is wait.

Source: Collider

February 24, 2022
Ryan Reynolds Talks ‘Deadpool 3’ and Possible Appearance in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

The internet has been ablaze since every single part of the new Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Some eagle-eyed fans seemingly spotted what could be Deadpool on the poster, who is shushing anyone finding the minor detail. In a new interview with Variety, while promoting his upcoming film The Adam Project, the actor simply stated “I’m really not in the movie. I’m promising, I’m not in the movie” after they tested if he might be lying as other actors have in the past – looking at you Andrew Garfield. The only other update he offered on the upcoming third Deadpool film was by simply stating “It’s coming along.”

We know very little about his upcoming third film and how exactly it might fit into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s surprising he didn’t play along and was quite straightforward with his denial or update. It would be nice to get an update in the near future about where the project currently is, especially with no director attached as of now. Free Guy‘s Shawn Levy has become a popular choice but some would also love to see Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi reunite with his Green Lantern co-star to give it a shot. We’ll have to be patient for now.

Source: Variety

February 16, 2022
Fans Seemingly Spot Deadpool in New ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Poster

In a film focused on the multiverse, Doctor Strange’s next project could open up what seems like an endless potential, even if we might explore the nightmarish aspects of what the multiverse may have to offer. Still, the first trailer did confirm an ongoing rumor that an iconic character making a return in the upcoming film. Yet, the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness poster may have included a few more details on what we may expect from the sequel.

We previously reported that the poster includes Captain Carter’s shield, which we previously saw in the multiverse adventures of What If…?. Yet, some eagle-eyed fans may have noticed another addition in the form of what may be the inclusion of Deadpool. As shared in the image by @therealsupes, you can see a character with white eyes and black rings surrounding it. If you look closely, he seemingly is shushing whoever is looking at it.

Is this actually Deadpool?!! #MultiverseOfMadness pic.twitter.com/06TUmNPwIc
— Matt Ramos (@therealsupes) February 14, 2022

There’s always a chance this isn’t Deadpool, but the design seems pretty close to the character, and the fact he is seemingly shushing people looking at the poster does add some potential validity to it. The weird yellow symbol in the front is the only element that may hint that it isn’t who we think it is. Plus, the black around the eyes is a bit smaller than what we’ve seen from the character previously. So, there’s always a chance it turns out to be someone else, but it’s fun to speculate with a potential multiverse ready to explore in May.

Source: Twitter

February 14, 2022
‘Peacemaker’s John Cena On Rejections for ‘Shazam’ and ‘Deadpool 2’

John Cena is living the life as the new superhero addition to the DCEU, Peacemaker – well, probably more of an anti-hero to be fair – and is proud to lead his own series after his debut in The Suicide Squad. Director James Gunn found the perfect role for him by taking a satirical look at the classic Charleton character. As his series has just premiered, Cena has been busy with interviews. During his recording with the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, he revealed that he’s been chasing superhero roles for some time, but was met with rejections left and right. He was passed on by projects like Deadpool 2‘s Cable, and even the title role for Shazam!.

I can’t tell you how many superhero roles I’ve been rejected for. Shazam is certainly one. There was a brief try at the Deadpool universe, rejection. Shazam! was Dikembe Mutumbo. There was a few in the Marvel universe, rejected.
John Cena

It’s certainly a competitive market out there, as many actors are trying to nab that role for their chance to either bring a personal favorite hero to life or get their foot in the door. Cena is a household name for many and has starred in quite a few films and projects. So, even if it took some time, the wait has paid off for him to not only join a superhero project but also to find a role he can fully embrace. The fact he still loves wearing the costume to every event is a testament of his commitment.

Source: Spotify via ComicBook

January 14, 2022
‘Free Guys’ Shawn Levy Plays Coy on Potential Talks for ‘Deadpool 3’

It seems like the release of Free Guy is also a grand return of Deadpool in the news. Earlier today, we got an update from Ryan Reynolds on the script for the third entry in the franchise. He teased that the film could even enter production next year. It’s an exciting prospect, as we only knew that it was going to be the MCU’s first R-rated project and that sisters Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin, as well as Wendy Molyneux, joined the project.

They’re still actively working on the script, and it seems that there are already ongoing discussions for a potential director. The director of the latest Reynolds-led project, Shawn Levy, was interviewed by Inverse on a potential sequel to Real Steel and also on his potential interest in directing the third Deadpool film. The first question focuses on rumors of him already being attached to the project.

I’m going to mostly skirt that question, which might be an answer.

He also goes on to discuss that he is indeed a fan of what Marvel Studios is doing and shares his love for the various projects we’ve seen over the years:

But I’ll answer the last part of it, which is: I’m a fan. I’m a fan of Deadpool, like a massive fan. And I’m a fan of the Marvel Universe and the way in which increasingly, individual filmmakers of real note can make and express with their own voice and vision through that franchise behemoth, whether it’s what Taika did with Ragnarok, what Eternals is going to be, what James Gunn did with Guardians. These are real films that also happen to be Marvel movies.

His active interest in joining a project of Marvel Studios is already interesting, as he has worked on a variety of projects which includes the Night at the Museum films, Date Night, Real Steel, and The Internship. He’s also currently working on the Netflix film The Adam Project, in which he’ll work alongside Reynolds again. It’s the way he answers that first question that really makes it look like there have been discussions of some kind.

We have to consider though that they are still working on the script and any discussions with directors could be very early in the process. There’s also the question of the Starman project he’s been attached to since 2016. It’s a little early to call if he might grab the role as director for the threequel, but given his work with the lead actor, there’s a good chance that he has voiced his interest in Levy to tackle it.

Source: Inverse, IMDb, Hollywood Reporter

August 5, 2021
Ryan Reynolds Hints at a Potential 2022 Production Start for ‘Deadpool 3’

There have been many questions surrounding the third Deadpool film. We have no idea how it will introduce Ryan Reynolds’s character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It will be a continuation of the last film and without the official introduction of the Mutants in the Marvel Studios franchise, it’s uncertain if it will just throw the Merc with a Mouth into a new universe, especially after the events of Loki. Well, while we don’t get any details, in an interview with Collider, the Canadian actor did hint that there’s a 70% chance they might start filming next year.

The percentage chance? I don’t know. I couldn’t assign a percentage to that. I’d say it’s 50/50 maybe? We’re really actively developing it and getting it into pretty good shape. What the hell month is it? August? Oh, next year? Probably pretty damn good. I’d say 70%.

He did confess that he’s been so busy that it’s hard to keep an overview on time, but also discussed working with the film’s writers Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin and Wendy Molyneux.

It’s something that is just a daily process. Writing is kind of like that, you’ve gotta allot time to do it and walk away, and I’m working with the Molyneuxs on it, it’s been great. They’re incredibly talented and so, so smart. They so understand that world and know how to zig when everyone’s expecting a zag, so it’s been a lot of fun

We did recently get some Deadpool content with his first official MCU crossover. He sat next to Taika Waititi’s Korg, as they watched the film Free Guy, which he is currently promoting for Disney and 20th Century. There’s a lot of interest in the next Deadpool film due to it being the first venture for Marvel Studios into the realm of R-Ratings. They did confirm that even Blade will follow the usual PG-13 structure. So, its success could open up the company to explore further projects with the rating.

Source: Collider

August 5, 2021