Ryan Reynolds in Early Talks for Deadpool and X-Men Film

Author: Christopher May 08,2025

Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing a new cinematic adventure that blends the worlds of Deadpool and the X-Men. According to THR, this project isn't centered solely on Deadpool; instead, Reynolds envisions an ensemble film where Deadpool shares the limelight with three or four other X-Men characters. The aim is to showcase these characters in innovative and surprising ways, potentially giving them the chance to shine as they've never done before.

This proposed film stands independently from another X-Men project penned by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie. Reynolds, known for meticulously crafting his ideas before presenting them to Marvel, follows a similar approach as he did with the development of Deadpool & Wolverine, which initially was conceived as a low-budget road trip movie.

While the specifics of which X-Men characters will join Deadpool remain undisclosed, the Merc With a Mouth has a history of collaborating with various members of the X-Men and their adversaries in previous films. Notable characters include Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit.

As fans eagerly await further developments, they can explore more about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including upcoming movies and TV shows, as well as delve into why Reynolds believes Deadpool should not join the Avengers or X-Men, the record-breaking success of Deadpool & Wolverine, and a detailed analysis of the film's ending. Additionally, for insights into the latest MCU releases, don't miss our review of Thunderbolts*.

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