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

Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing a new film that would bring Deadpool together with the X-Men, though not in the way you might expect. According to THR, Reynolds envisions an ensemble movie where Deadpool shares the spotlight with three or four other X-Men characters. The twist? Deadpool would not be the main focus. Instead, Reynolds wants these other X-Men to take center stage and be "used in unexpected ways," promising a fresh take on the beloved characters.

This project is distinct from the X-Men movie being penned by Michael Lesslie, the writer behind the Hunger Games. Reynolds has a history of independently developing his ideas before presenting them to Marvel, much like he did with what eventually became Deadpool & Wolverine. Initially conceived as a low-budget road trip movie, Deadpool & Wolverine evolved into a major success, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time with earnings of $1.33 billion worldwide.

While details on which X-Men characters might join Deadpool are still under wraps, the Merc With a Mouth has a history of teaming up with various X-Men members and their foes in previous films. Characters like Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit have already shared the screen with Deadpool.

For those curious about Reynolds' thoughts on Deadpool's potential role in the broader Marvel universe, he has expressed that Deadpool should not join the Avengers or X-Men. Additionally, you can dive deeper into the ending of Deadpool & Wolverine with our comprehensive explainer to understand Deadpool's current standing in the MCU.

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