Robert Rodriguez Still Contemplating Directing Deadpool!

Robert Rodriguez Still Contemplating Directing Deadpool!

Robert Rodriguez is reportedly still deciding on directing Deadpool.

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By Hawksblueyes - Aug 17, 2010 07:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Deadpool
Source: LA Times



Last week Rob Liefeld sent the Deadpool fan base into a backspin with his tweets regarding the much anticipated Deadpool film.

Now, John Horn for the LA Times Hero Complex is reporting that he talked with Robert Rodriguez on Monday and Rodriguez is still deciding on whether or not he will direct the Deadpool film. Roriguez has reportedly been in meetings with Twentieth Century Fox about directing and had this to say about the screenplay “It’s a great script and a great property."

This from Hero Complex...

Rodriguez, who just finished the final sound mix of "Machete," sounded gung ho about "Deadpool" but added that he is still debating his next project. “I’m just working everything out,” Rodriguez said, noting that he is choosing between three options for his next directing job. He said one is the long-discussed "Sin City 2" but he declined to name the other, though it could be "Nerveracker," a far-future thriller that was announced last year but hasn't moved as quickly as anticipated.

Hawksblueyes: Sounds like this movie may still happen. Less than a week ago people were thinking it was dead in the water.

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Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 8/17/2010, 7:46 PM
:)
HulkPool
HulkPool - 8/17/2010, 7:56 PM
I know RR has his critics but look at the guys work, it gets better all the time. These cbm's need to be at least 2 hrs. company's (fox) only produce 1 1/2 hrs is not much time to lay out something EPIC!!!!!!!!
UnfriendlySpidey
UnfriendlySpidey - 8/17/2010, 8:11 PM
Awesome find at Hawks!!! C'mon RR!! You and the actor RR need to redeem DP!! :D
Creature
Creature - 8/17/2010, 8:12 PM
The guy's loco. He has movies that can pander between genres. Man's gotta feed his family. But when it gets down to his R-rated flicks, they are just excellent and hold many traits I see of that merc with a mouth. He can save Deadpool from being fauxed up for sure. I'm excited whatever he does, all current projects of his sound awesome.
ElBicho
ElBicho - 8/17/2010, 8:14 PM
Time for Matthew Lillard to suit up!!!

As I'm sure Ryan Reynolds will be cast as the ENTIRE Justice League...
P862010
P862010 - 8/17/2010, 8:16 PM
give up on sin city 2 it has been far too long of a wait and it wasn't a block buster blow up or anything
HotHead
HotHead - 8/17/2010, 8:24 PM
nonononononononononononnonono!!!!!!!! dont fall to the darkside rodrigrez!!!! your way to good for fox!!!! wait until marvel studios have the rights back!!!!! in the mean time do sin city 2 instead!!!!!
HulkPool
HulkPool - 8/17/2010, 8:24 PM
I really dont get why some people want Matthew Lillard! I have just never liked him as an actor.
DasBoot
DasBoot - 8/17/2010, 8:28 PM
I've been swearing a boycott for all Marvel movies not made by Marvel, but this is probably the only one that I might give a shot. Probably wait for some feedback from everyone first before I cough up the cash to go see it though!
Superzero
Superzero - 8/17/2010, 8:33 PM
SIN CITY should stay as it is. A sequel will do nothing but dampen the original. The way that Rodriguez films his movies are fast and furious, they could get a great Deadpool flick out between GL 1 and 2. The only thing that will hurt this film is the involvement of Rob Liefeld, hopefully they'll keep him away from the storyboarding process so that way Deadpool won't end up with a 95 inch chest, no wrists, and no feet. Or feet that are always hidden by smoke or rubble.
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 8/17/2010, 8:39 PM
In an earlier interview with Mtv Rodriguez said he was doing Spy Kids 4 first. Either way Deadpool will get made but its going to be a few years I believe

http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/TheDogPound/news/?a=20431
Ceghead
Ceghead - 8/17/2010, 8:40 PM
EEEEeeeeeeee, excitinG! I wana see I WANA SEE! seriosuly hope they do make it :D
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 8/17/2010, 8:41 PM
he was in my office last week. I should have begged him to make deadpool be his next movie :)
HotHead
HotHead - 8/17/2010, 8:48 PM
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 8/17/2010, 8:54 PM
Deadpool wouldn't interpret as well on screen as what I'd like, but if anyone can make it good at all: Robert can. Also: I'm looking forward to "Machete".
HotHead
HotHead - 8/17/2010, 8:58 PM
Matador
Matador - 8/17/2010, 9:03 PM
Well hope he does it his way and doesn't bend over for FOX like everyone has before him.
kyle
kyle - 8/17/2010, 9:04 PM
sin city 2 shud be it, cus there are seven books total. three r in the first one. 1/3/4. 2,5,6,7 haven't been done. 2,5, and 6 will be in the next one. 7 is too long, and needs to be its own movie. deadpool i was never that big of a fan, honestly. watever he does i'm with him
Mileena16
Mileena16 - 8/17/2010, 9:04 PM
hey where did the article go with the new concept art for the gaurdians?
InSpace
InSpace - 8/17/2010, 9:39 PM
Dont get why people want Tarrentino,his films have ALOT of dialogue and only a few action scenes(although they are amazing) I think rodriguez would be the ideal candidate for the directors chair his films have lots of comedy and action.

Tarrentino does fantastic films but again too much dialogue if it's Deadpool there HAS to be alot of action.


Also here's my fancast for deadpool

http://comicbookmovie.com/fan_fic/news/?a=13547
Ironfistninja
Ironfistninja - 8/17/2010, 9:47 PM
Lillard sucks Ryan Reynolds or Sean William Scott we are ready has this discussion and please direct this movie before its lost forever
Str8OuttaKrypton
Str8OuttaKrypton - 8/17/2010, 10:04 PM
Bradley Cooper can rock this shit
Joker08
Joker08 - 8/17/2010, 10:04 PM
Machete looks beyond retarded. It's a FOX film by the way... And FOX news is even calling them out on its racial exploitation XD

David Fincher needs to direct Deadpool. In Fight Club, he showed us that he understands how to incorporate the "breaking the 4th wall" aspect seamlessly - he's just a versatile director all around. And he's obviously not opposed to doing CBMs - he's been involved with like 1000 that just hadn't been produced yet: Torso, Black Hole, a French graphic novel called The Killer - and the Goon too. But tonally - I think he's be an ideal fit for TMwtM :)
patriautism
patriautism - 8/17/2010, 10:08 PM
I think Martin Scorsese should direct Deadpool.
Joker08
Joker08 - 8/17/2010, 10:19 PM
@patriautism: Joking...?
patriautism
patriautism - 8/17/2010, 10:28 PM
No way!
David Fincher is also a good choice.
Seven is one of my all time favorite movies.
The reason I say Scorsese is because Deadpool has always reminded me of Travis Bickle.

TheJester187
TheJester187 - 8/18/2010, 1:26 AM
Deadpool SIn CIty 2 can wait. I wanna see Mr. Wilson in Action!
FoxForce5
FoxForce5 - 8/18/2010, 2:32 AM
@Erickz: Couldn't have put it better myself (and thanks, you saved me a lot of typing).

@Tea: Yeah, Steven Seagul might suck theses days but the camp factor he's bringing to the movie is perfect. Remember, it's a clever satire on bad, yet fun, genre movies. Just like "Grind House" was.

As for RR doing "Deadpool" - he's freakin' perfect. "Sin City 2" has been on hold so long, I'm not holding my breath on that so Deadpool sounds good to me. Can't wait to see how this all plays out.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 8/18/2010, 2:46 AM
Please sign Rob!;( Reynolds or Scott as Deadpool
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/18/2010, 3:08 AM
AlexDeLarge666 @ Agreed buddy! ; )


But on another note... [frick] you FOX and your sh1TTY FIRST CLASS rush job movie!

ORIGINAL FIVE or don't bother!



: P
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 8/18/2010, 3:44 AM
LEEE777@ Exactly! Dont bother if you are not going to make it right!:)
RyKnow
RyKnow - 8/18/2010, 5:31 AM
What's with the online store advert 4 comments up??

Rodriguez can't be all that concerned with this film if he's contemplating Spy Kids 4. And if he's contemplating doing yet another horrendous Spy Kids film, maybe he should stay well away from Deadpool. Or ideally, maybe he should stay away from Deadpool altogether. None of his films are anything to write home about anyway (sorry Rodriguez fans).
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 8/18/2010, 6:14 AM
I still think they should give the guy who directed Shoot Em Up a chance at Deadpool. That guys madness level seems just about right. David Fincher certainly might work too. Fight Club is one of my all time favorites. Seven, Zodiac and The Game are good. I kind of hated Alien 3, however.
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