It’s an exciting time for movie lovers, especially when we are debating the future of popular characters like Deadpool and Wolverine. Both these characters rocked the box office and left their mark among longtime fans of Marvel movies. But now the question arises as to what could be next for them, especially when they are stepping towards becoming a part of the MCU.
Recently, the creator, writer and lead actor of the Deadpool and Wolverine duo Ryan Reynolds gave an interesting interview to The Hollywood Reporter, in which he discussed Wade Wilson’s future in the MCU and his role as an Avengers. Let’s find out what Reynolds said in this interview and what are his thoughts about Deadpool’s future.
Deadpool and Wolverine: A memorable experience
Reynolds was the first to reveal how much his and Hugh Jackman‘s friendship, and his partnership with Shawn Levy, meant to him during the filming of Deadpool and Wolverine. According to Reynolds, he had never been so sad as the day the last reel of Deadpool and Wolverine was locked. He said:
“Seeing Sean every day and Hugh on screen either in person or in the edit bay is one of the best times of my life and I have a memory palace in my mind that I visit every day.”
This statement shows that this special reunion of Deadpool and Wolverine left a deep emotional mark not only for movie lovers but also for Reynolds. His experience reached the audience as part of a new story, and it strengthened the bond between the characters he played.
Deadpool’s future: Some clear, some uncertain
While Reynolds has his heart set on Deadpool and Wolverine progressing to supporting roles in the future, he also made it clear that he’s in no hurry to make the next big sequel for Deadpool. He revealed that he’s trying to focus on his next “boy band” movie, but he has a few Deadpool possibilities in mind.
According to Reynolds, he has “a few pitches and ideas,” but “none are focused on Deadpool.” This doesn’t mean that Deadpool’s role is over, but rather that he’s looking to reinvent it. According to him, Deadpool is a great supporting or ensemble piece, and he’d always want Deadpool and Wolverine to be paired in some way.
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Bringing Deadpool back to the lead role: Why not?
Although Deadpool has been the main character in three films so far, Reynolds said he “couldn’t really do that again.” The reason behind this is that “putting Deadpool at the center works best when you strip him of everything and put him against the wall.” Reynolds believes that bringing Deadpool back as the main character with the same kind of story for a fourth time “feels a bit repetitive and redundant.”
This statement helps us understand how Reynolds is looking at the character of Deadpool creatively. He believes that if Deadpool is made more important than any other character, his fun and charm might diminish. Because of this, he would like to see Deadpool as a supporting character, where he can be even more exciting and effective.
New possibilities for the future
Reynolds’ words about Deadpool and Wolverine clearly show that he is now looking at it in a different direction. He believes that Deadpool can now have a “satisfying and powerful” arc, which will not be achieved by just being in the lead role. Thus, he wants to see Deadpool in a supporting role going forward, which points to new possibilities and exciting entertainment.
Conclusion
The upcoming films of Deadpool and Wolverine and their entry into the MCU are extremely exciting for movie lovers. Ryan Reynolds’ ideas and his strategies indicate that Deadpool can be introduced in a new direction. Although many questions about Deadpool’s future are still unanswered, one thing is clear—Deadpool’s character will now emerge in an even more interesting and multi-layered form. In the coming times, we’ll have to see how Reynolds introduces these characters to the MCU and how they share their journey with the Avengers.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter