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It's Official: Deadpool in Development

Another Two Years, At Least, Of Ryan Reynolds Fawning / Dustin Rowles

Trade News | May 6, 2009 | Comments (43)

Good Wednesday morning, folks. A much better one now, in fact, having learned that Fox studio has, indeed, done the inevitable after Wolverine’s massive opening weekend. The Deadpool spin-off is going into development. Ryan Reynolds is attached and, from what I understand, they’ll even take the stitches off his mouth and let the man speak again. Marvel Studios will act as a producer.

Finally, folks. Ryan Reynolds is finally going to get a project in which he can basically reprise his best role to date, the mouthy, sarcastic Nightstalker, Hannibal King, in Blade Trinity. I am not a comic book guy, but from what little screen time Reynolds had in Wolverine and from everything I’ve ever heard about the Deadpool character, Reynolds is perfect (except for the fact that the comic-book version wears a mask; RR undoubtedly will not).

My guess is that you can also expect both his arch-nemesis, Cable and his villainous girlfriend, Domino, in the spin-off — hopefully, the writers won’t try to stuff in any more characters than that.

I cannot fucking believe I’m excited about an X-Men movie.


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Comments

Well, I'm excited about the header image. Hot. As far as I'm concerned, Dustin, you can go right ahead and keep on feeding your lust for RR. We obviously have similar tastes in men.

Posted by: Kolby at May 6, 2009 9:31 AM

All that I want to know, who is going to write it?

Posted by: twig at May 6, 2009 9:35 AM

I just wanna lick his bicep, is that so wrong?

Did I just black out?

Posted by: Tammy at May 6, 2009 9:35 AM

That picture is HAWT!

Dustin, I will kick your ass if it ever came down between you and me and our undying luv for RyRey. Plus I'm pretty sure he's into girls and I've at least got that advantage. But for serious, I would kick your ass.

Posted by: wsapnin at May 6, 2009 9:37 AM

Sigh. What I wouldn't give to be the rim light in that picture. Caressing those shoulders . . .

Posted by: Lauren at May 6, 2009 9:37 AM

Tammy, it's the backlighting. genious. and delicious.

Posted by: wsapnin at May 6, 2009 9:38 AM

I feel dizzy....

Posted by: Tammy at May 6, 2009 9:44 AM

A cross-eyed mutant? Maybe that's why the original character wears a mask.

Posted by: PaddyDog at May 6, 2009 9:44 AM

his arch-nemesis, Cable and his villainous girlfriend, Domino,

Good Lord, I got my internet back in time. That just broke part of my brain in all its incorrectness.

Expect my Weekly Geek Friday (after finals), Dustin.

Posted by: Vermillion at May 6, 2009 9:54 AM

So the next entry in this can't-stop-beating-the-dead-and-now-rotting-horse franchise is going to be like "Blade: Trinity"? Oh, good. At least they have stopped setting their sights on emulating decent comic book movies.

Has Reynolds done one good movie that wasn't a comedy? "Smoking Aces" SUCKED. "Amityville Horror" SUCKED. "Blade:Trinity" SUCKED OUT LOUD. "Deadpool" WILL SUCK.

Move along.

Posted by: TylerDFC at May 6, 2009 9:56 AM

I cannot fucking believe I’m excited about an X-Men movie.

One of us...
One of us...
One of us...

Posted by: Forbiddendonut at May 6, 2009 9:58 AM

Want to know another reason why it's a great Wednesday?

Tom McCarthy has signed on to direct HBO's adaptation of Game of Thrones, and Peter Dinklage is confirmed as Tyrion!

Holy fucking shit I am so god damned happy!

Posted by: Snath at May 6, 2009 10:01 AM

Tom McCarthy has signed on to direct HBO's adaptation of Game of Thrones, and Peter Dinklage is confirmed as Tyrion!

Holy fucking shit I am so god damned happy!

That's the best news I've heard in a long, long time. Dinklage has always been really the only choice for Tyrion.

Posted by: Forbiddendonut at May 6, 2009 10:08 AM

SWEET.

Posted by: boo at May 6, 2009 10:12 AM

Oh, and by the way:

Saw the Wolverine XMEN movie last night, and it was nowhere NEAR as bad as everyone made it out to be.

Or, my life is so full of shit right now, that it looks good by comparison.

Either way, I was pleased. With all the man abs.

Posted by: boo at May 6, 2009 10:14 AM

No, Tammy, it isn't. They *do* look tasty. And I'm not into RR (even with such pretty biceps, he doesn't really do anything for me).

I *want* to be excited about this. I like X-Men movies. even the third one justifies its existence, as far as I'm concerned, because Hugh Jackman's chest is full of magic. I also have a high tolerance for bad movies, especially if they involve hot guys. But, Deadpool was one of many things in Wolverine that left me meh. Wade's scenese were fine, and I could see him being awesome (never read the comic), but he was just sort of ok in the movie. Not having a preexisting interest in the character or the actor...

Oh, who am I kidding - I'll probably still go to see it. If the trailer looks cool and they throw some other hot guys in there, it'll be just the sort of brain-rot I like during the summer months.

*sigh*

I hate being part of the problem.

Posted by: elisamaza at May 6, 2009 10:19 AM

That was my reaction too, boo! But, I have a high tolerance for bad movies, and also love pretty pretty mens...

Posted by: elisamaza at May 6, 2009 10:25 AM

They should have just made it a fucking TV series. And be done with it.

...Have they made a TV series with super heroes yet?

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.

.

*stands well back*

Posted by: Bane at May 6, 2009 10:26 AM

No Bane, they've made a TV series with whiny bitches that I want to gut with a hook, but not one with superheroes.

Posted by: Snath at May 6, 2009 10:32 AM

Have they made a TV series with super heroes yet?

A good number, actually, both live action and animated.

Posted by: Jay at May 6, 2009 10:34 AM

Of course you are Dustin, you are Pink Hulk level gay for Ryan Renolds.

Posted by: George at May 6, 2009 10:35 AM

Actually there's been superhero TV shows for over fifty years.

Posted by: Jay at May 6, 2009 10:36 AM

I was just taking the easy bait and shitting on Heroes, which I loved so much and has disappointed me so much.

Trust me, I own Justice League and Justice League Unlimited on DVD, and I used to be a fan of Smallville AND Birds of Prey, to name two relatively recent live-action shows.

Shut up, I'm a nerd.

Posted by: Snath at May 6, 2009 10:37 AM

I hate to say this, but I have the capability to be shallow enough to go see this movie just because of Ryan Reynolds. So sue me :)

Posted by: Kristi at May 6, 2009 10:44 AM

hopefully, the writers won’t try to stuff in any more characters than that.

Seriously? The writers on Wolverine weren't satisfied with just jamming the entire X-Men universe into the film, so they smashed together characters that had nothing to do with each other to fit even more on screen while being "creative." I'm expecting Dazzler, a handful of Marvel Zombies, Ant-Man, Sub-Mariner, and The Thing. Not to mention the Scarlet Witch/Moondragon/Firestar/Black Widow hybrid character brought in just because.

Posted by: Robert at May 6, 2009 10:52 AM

Will this perpetual spin-off machine use the Deadpool movie to give us a Bob, Agent of Hydra movie as well?

Posted by: branded at May 6, 2009 11:01 AM

I liked Wolverine too. Wasn't great, wasn't a classic, but it was a fun, entertaining action romp with some side o' cheese. It entertained me and that's all I ask. (And I AM a comic nerd)

Just sorta liked Deadpool and generally don't like Reynolds at all, but he did kinda work in this (the little he had to do)I have to admit he'd be a good Deadpool. And really, when they strip most of those powers at the end and just leave him the healing factor and the disfigurement, he's kinda exactly as in the comics.

And the next Wolverine is probably greenlit. Now all we need is that Gambit movie;D

Posted by: Arco at May 6, 2009 11:19 AM

So...how do they re-attach his head? Do we assume that his amazing healing powers allowed it to re-attach when it was close enough to his body? Or are they just going to retcon that and focus on what happens to him prior to getting his head shaved and mouth stitched up?

Posted by: Annie_Reckson at May 6, 2009 11:22 AM

Mmmmmm, Gambit movie.

Posted by: elisamaza at May 6, 2009 11:28 AM

I have a very simple system for hating cheeseball action/superhero/summer blockbusters. Here it is:

# of Explosions (These must be good ones.)
# or % of abs (man abs)
Subtract points for appearances by any of the following: Dane Cook, Nicholas Cage, or any former Disney Channel Star.
Extra points for production by Michael Bay because he makes things AWESOME.
Plot development - This can go one of two ways. If I am entertained enough to not care about a plot hole the size of Texas, Bonus points. If I am bored and the plot is ludicrous, subtract points.
Subtract points for unnecessary remakes.
Points for car chases that are generally unnecessary but still excellent entertainment.
Subtract points if George Lucas has been meddling in the plot.
Subtract points if Brett Ratner is involved. (I will never forget X3.)

Add all these up to get the score of any summer blockbuster. This scoring list only applies to summer movies because you only want to be entertained while enjoying air conditioning during the summer. Save that heavy, intelligent drama for fall.

Based on this scale, Deadpool may be alright.

Posted by: Melody at May 6, 2009 11:45 AM

@ branded:
Bob could at least tweet or blog about Deadpool's production...

Posted by: rbfn04 at May 6, 2009 12:25 PM

Actually, Annie_Reckson, Deadpool has a long history in the comics about having parts of him cut off and reattached. It's like a running joke. He's got a healing factor that's pretty incredible, better than Wolverine or Sabertooth. He's been sliced into all sorts of different bits, and has even survived decapitation.

Posted by: Snath at May 6, 2009 12:28 PM

A super-hero spinoff AND Ryan Reynolds? I can't wait not to see this.

Posted by: jimbob at May 6, 2009 12:40 PM

I sincerely hope that they never, ever stop making X-Men movies. Hot men with superpowers? Keep 'em coming.

Posted by: figgy at May 6, 2009 12:57 PM

I'm quite happy about this. I do hope it's decent. Then again, I would watch Ryan Reynolds knit for two hours. So either way, I'm there!

Also, I'd be willing to fight anyone on here for Reynolds's honour, and I fight dirty!

Posted by: M at May 6, 2009 2:13 PM

I don't know of any other website about any given subject that I feel nearly as naturally a part of based solely on how gay we all are (or straight) for this man Ryan Reynolds.

Posted by: ken at May 6, 2009 2:31 PM

Even I'll admit that Reynolds is one handsome sonovabitch.

Posted by: chenry at May 6, 2009 2:50 PM

I'm kind of hyperventilating a little bit. I loved Blade: Trinity solely because of Mr. Reynolds. Same with Waiting. I'm also a huge X-Men nerd so this is double the pleasure, double the fun for me.

Posted by: Netraphim at May 6, 2009 4:09 PM

YES!

FINALLY!

I knew that suffering through that shitty, nonsensical Wolverine movie would pay off. Somehow. Really, I did. It's like going to the dentist, and by the time the screaming and the crying and the drooling is over you know that things will be better. It's EXACTLY like that.

Posted by: spideychris at May 6, 2009 4:10 PM

Woohoo! I'm excited for this. Just like I was excited for the third X-Men movie. And the Wolverine movie. Because I NEVER LEARN.

Posted by: Melissa at May 6, 2009 5:51 PM

You know what's even better?

If they do it right it'll be Hannibal King breaking the fourth wall with film-noir-parodying narration.

Posted by: Shadowen at May 7, 2009 3:02 AM

I'd go see this movie even if they just shot B-roll of his abs for two hours.

I would spoon with that footage.

Posted by: bombscribe at May 7, 2009 7:05 AM

The problem is, even with so much RyRey love, they will kill the movie with non-sensical powers. I am waiting for the day the X-Babies show up out of no where to save the fraking day. These movies stuff so many characters down your throat that you end up coming out choiking to death on uselessness. Honestly why was th eBlob in Wolverine? What purpose did her serve other then being comic releaf that wasn't funny?

Anyway! RyRey hubba bubba!

Posted by: Angelmonster at May 7, 2009 11:43 AM





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