Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new film that would bring together Deadpool and several X-Men characters, though not in the way fans might expect. According to THR, Reynolds envisions an ensemble movie where Deadpool would not be the central focus. Instead, he would share the spotlight with three or four other X-Men characters, who would take center stage and be "used in unexpected ways."
This project is distinct from another X-Men movie being developed by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie. Reynolds is known for refining his ideas independently before presenting them to Marvel, a process he followed with what eventually became Deadpool & Wolverine, initially conceived as a low-budget road trip movie. This isn't the first time we've heard of Reynolds working on an ensemble movie for Deadpool, but this report provides new insights into the potential direction of the Merc With a Mouth's next adventure.
As for which X-Men might join Deadpool, it remains uncertain. However, Deadpool has previously collaborated with various X-Men members and foes in his films, including Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit.
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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 ever, grossing $1.33 billion worldwide, and our detailed explanation of the film's ending to understand Deadpool's current standing. Additionally, you can find our review of the latest MCU film, Thunderbolts*, to see how it performed in our eyes.