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

Author:Kristen Update:May 13,2025

Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing an exciting new project that aims to bring Deadpool and the X-Men together in a unique way. According to THR, Reynolds envisions this as an ensemble film where Deadpool would not be the central figure. Instead, he would share the spotlight with three or four other X-Men characters, allowing them to take center stage and be "used in unexpected ways."

This proposed movie would be distinct from the X-Men film currently being penned by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie. Reynolds is known for meticulously developing his ideas independently before presenting them to Marvel, a process he also followed with the critically acclaimed Deadpool & Wolverine, which initially was conceived as a low-budget road trip movie.

This isn't the first time rumors of a Deadpool ensemble film have surfaced, but this new information provides a clearer picture of the adventures the Merc With a Mouth might embark on next. As for which X-Men will join Deadpool, the specifics remain a mystery. However, Deadpool has a history of teaming up with various X-Men members and their adversaries in his films, including Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit.

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