So we can assume from the secret ending of Wolverine that we will indeed have The Merc WITH a mouth that we all know and love for his upcoming spinoff movie.
Ryan Reynolds has said numerous times that unless this movie sticks faithfully to the characters roots that he wants no part of it. Obviously those roots were already tampered with but i dont think its anything that cant be fixed. If the headless freak lying in the rubble is indeed Deadpool(and not a clone as rumors of a 3rd secret ending suggest), simply have him reject those pesky Barraka blades and have him lose the various aquired powers..maybe as a result of being decapitated. Add a costume and there you have it..Deadpool..preferably with his head!
But i think the biggest problem facing this movie is which story from the comics(if any) to follow? Deadpool doesnt have one particular story arc that is considered a must see by fans, like Wolverine in Japan or Frank Millers run on Daredevil. Actually his most memorable comic adventures are shared by Cable..and we can be pretty sure we wont be seeing him in this movie! I think they will most likely come up with an original story. As for the breaking of the 4rth wall, well im not really sure thats such a good idea. I realize most fans and even Reynolds want to see it but i think it would take you out of the movie too much. It works in the comics but thats a comic! Fair enough if its once or twice but trust me, unless they make this movie an out and out comedy, Reynolds gurning to the audience every few minutes will not work. Deadpool didnt even start doing it until his 3rd or 4rth comics run anyway, and it does not define the character in any way. As long as he still wise cracks while he murders, has his costume and is completely barking mad ill be happy.
Anyway, heres what are generally considered to be Deadpools finest moments. Expect to see at least elements from some of these in the movie:
DEADPOOL LIMITED SERIES II: Deadpool had made a few appearances as a wise-cracking mercenary since debuting in 1991, but in this 1994 miniseries writer Mark Waid gave us the first inkling that, deep down, the immortal assassin actually longed to find a higher purpose and still had some form of morality within him.
In this story, Deadpool begins to doubt the life he’s leading and also finds himself feeling genuine affection for someone else for the first time in years (namely, Syrin of X-Force). This mini served as a launching pad for the merc’s later ongoing series.
DEADPOOL #1-25: In his first ongoing series, Deadpool is quickly recruited by an intergalactic law firm that believes he is destined to save the planet from total destruction. Despite his objections, these cosmic businessmen are determined to help the “Merc with a Mouth” face the fact that he is, at heart, a decent person so that he can prepare for a fate he doesn’t feel he deserves.
This 25-issue run written by Joe Kelly is what made the character a favorite among many fans and redefined exactly what he’s all about.
CABLE & DEADPOOL, VOL. 1 — IF LOOKS COULD KILL: For years, the Merc with a Mouth and Cable, son of the X-Men’s Cyclops, have been enemies. But in this adventure, circumstances force them to become comrades and Deadpool finds himself drawn into Cable’s schemes to save humanity from itself.
A whole new direction in life for the Merc with a Mouth and a hilarious twist on the buddy comedy concept.
CABLE & DEADPOOL, VOL. 3 — THE HUMAN RACE: Deadpool investigates a murder mystery (in his own subtle way) and then has to do some dimension-hopping when Cable is lost in a parallel reality.
Most significant of all perhaps, this story involves Deadpool having some of his damaged brain fixed, allowing him more clarity and a brighter potential for becoming a true hero. If only he’d just shut up and appreciate it.
DEADPOOL VS. THE MARVEL UNIVERSE: Man, this story has it all. Time travel, terrorists, super-villains. guest appearances by everyone from Captain America to Wolverine to the Fantastic Four. And, in the middle of it all, the Merc with a Mouth and his new faithful sidekick Bob, Agent of HYDRA.