Robert Rodriguez Talks Deadpool

Robert Rodriguez Talks Deadpool

He lets us in on where he is at for possibly directing and script progress for the Merc with a Mouth.

By DogsOfWar - Jul 22, 2010 09:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Deadpool
Source: MTV splash page

Robert Rodriguez has just finished Predators and is now busy promoting Machete which stars Danny Trejo. MTV caught up with him to see where his involvement is in Deadpool.



"They sent me a script to read, [but] I've been really swamped with this other stuff," Rodriguez said. "I've not decided whether ... anything I do would be after 'Spy Kids' — that gives some breathing room. So whether or not I would help develop or not is the question right now."

The script is still being worked on but Rodriguez likes the early version that he has seen. "It was really good. It wasn't supposed to be sent out, it was one of those early drafts, they were probably like 'Robert just finished 'Predators,' let's see what he thinks at this early stage' ... I got an early sneak peek at it."

The director is a big fan of Ryan Reynolds being heavily involved with the writers and confirms Reynolds' Deadpool will break the fourth wall and talk to the audience.

It would appear that all the stars would have to align just right for Rodriguez to helm this movie if it is to stay on course for a possible 2012 debut.



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TheUnknown
TheUnknown - 7/22/2010, 10:03 PM
another spy kids?
sweetre15
sweetre15 - 7/22/2010, 10:04 PM
Awesome find and just the fact that they are looking at him as a possible director choice is proof that they are going in the right direction
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 7/22/2010, 10:05 PM
@TheUnknown - Yeah, I caught that one too! Even my daughter thinks that franchise has been run into the ground!
Ironbat95
Ironbat95 - 7/22/2010, 10:11 PM
@dogs of war i just wanted to know y my article of this was deleted and yours was left online even though I posted it first. Look at the link

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/IronBat95/news/?a=20429

On a side note, this looks like a good choice Deadpool
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 7/22/2010, 10:14 PM
@Ironbat95-check your email (including junk mail)
sweetre15
sweetre15 - 7/22/2010, 10:19 PM
Since I liked Predators and Sin City (in which Rodriguez did alot of the heavy lifting) and Planet Terror,I think he's a good combination to go with a Zombieland writers' script. But this is a step in the right direction IMO
RockNRollCC
RockNRollCC - 7/22/2010, 10:21 PM
PLEASE Rob Rod, dont do another Spy Kids!!! It's not needed! PLEASE DO DEADPOOL!!!
Ironbat95
Ironbat95 - 7/22/2010, 10:30 PM
@rocknroll if u watched the full live interview that was online earlier, he says that between his action films like sin city and Machete, he likes to do a family film in between because its like him going on a family vacation. I understand why he does that and once he finishes that, he will go straight to work on his next adult oriented project like Deadpool
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 7/22/2010, 10:33 PM
spy kids that movie why all the hate i enjoyed it lol with my younger brother and sister lol?

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ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 7/22/2010, 10:47 PM
Hope he signs for this one. Seems like it's right up his alley.
AVEN
AVEN - 7/22/2010, 10:49 PM
Amazing, i hope he signs for this one
sweetre15
sweetre15 - 7/22/2010, 10:51 PM
@MarsAmbassador: Predators
RedDevil
RedDevil - 7/22/2010, 10:58 PM
Deadpool would be so risky and tough to bring to film. Ryan is great for Deadpool but it's just the concept that kinda bothers me. Some audiences might find the Fourth Wall confusing, and I know it is meant to be a comedic substance for Deadpool cus he basically epidomizes fun and jokes but there are just so many audiences who will find it wierd and so many audiences who will love it.
spiderman620
spiderman620 - 7/22/2010, 11:22 PM
hey guys i know this is off topic but i wanted to show you all. this is a video i found on youtube it showcasses the products from hasbro that youll be able to get at Comic-Con this year.....enjoy
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/22/2010, 11:52 PM
@ dogsofwar cool bit of info,but he should [frick] spy kids off.
if not give it to any of these fine directors matthew vaughn,quentin tarantino or jj abrams.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/23/2010, 3:09 AM
As long as its not a BORIGINS spin off and the REAL DEADPOOL, I ain't bothered too much, oh and I think REYNOLDS needs another cbm coz CHRIS EVANS has taken the lead! : D

marvel72
marvel72 - 7/23/2010, 3:35 AM
@ leee777 never seen that picture before,[frick]ing cool.
i've just purchased the deadpool corps just waiting for them to be delivered.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 7/23/2010, 3:38 AM
Sweetre15, RR didn't direct Predators, and anyway, in no way did that exceed expectations!

Like I'v always said, until this tool directs a proper movie(aside from Sin City) he's a hack to me.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/23/2010, 4:14 AM
deadpool72 @ Yeah I just drew it (jk) heh heh, yeah I've never seen it either (just found it) gotta agree with ya dude!

Cool, gotta get the DEADPOOL CORPS myself!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 7/23/2010, 4:19 AM
Spy Kids seems like the logical choice to me...
Shaman
Shaman - 7/23/2010, 4:45 AM
I can totally understand why people want him for this particular film. I hate his directing very much but i'll admit, it could fit this character's style. Thing is, a handful of tremendously more talented directors that would also be a lot less busy than him could do a great job. Probably even better. Well i say get better. Fox needs to get back in the game with great CBMs here, not Baysplosions.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/23/2010, 5:11 AM
SHAMAN @ Well said buddy, totally right!

Can't wait to see MACHETE!
antz1104
antz1104 - 7/23/2010, 5:41 AM
I'll be onboard w/ him doing Deadpool after I see Machete. Def agree his style fits the character.
agentofshield
agentofshield - 7/23/2010, 5:47 AM
haha Machete..thats going to be a great damn movie!!

Im really hoping deadpool comes out in 2012!! CANT WAIT!!
ElBicho
ElBicho - 7/23/2010, 5:50 AM
@LEEE777

Deadpool Corps is freakin' awesome!
Destroyer14
Destroyer14 - 7/23/2010, 6:04 AM
Personally, I am not a huge fan of Deadpool. I would rather they work on X-Men 4.
Shaman
Shaman - 7/23/2010, 7:37 AM
Jojo- X1 and X2 were great to me. Hell i even liked Daredevil. If it hadn't been for that playground scene, the whole film would have been as good as the X-films. So judging that Fox hasn't made anything "great" since X2 then yes they should work at getting back in the game to win.
sweetre15
sweetre15 - 7/23/2010, 7:43 AM
@MarsAmbassadors:Well,I really think Rodriguez is as good as the scripts he's given and I'd give him the benefit of the doubt with this simply because who can go wrong on a Deadpool script written by the Zombieland writers,lol?

Also because his other movies seem to fit the style required for Deadpool.
rolanddeschain
rolanddeschain - 7/23/2010, 7:56 AM
I was fired up about this from reading the title, but after seeing what he said.....I mean, c'mon, you'd rather bring out another fuggin' spy kids movie, b4 making DEADPOOL!!!??? you gotta be fuggin' kiddin' me!! shouldn't the spy 'kids' be adults by now?! & how many of those were already made?! this jackass knows how long the people have been waiting for deadpool, it makes perfect sense $ wise to make that b4 another damn spykids(who nobody was even thinking about) movie. Dude just lost major points with me.
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 7/23/2010, 8:20 AM
Deadpool is soooo overrated, imo. Give me my damn Madman movie already, Rodriguez!
Weeton
Weeton - 7/23/2010, 9:29 AM
if this movie just had to be made...i guess "that'll do pig, that'll do."
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 7/23/2010, 9:30 AM
EL @ Wicked! ; )

SHAMAN @ I totally agree, after X3 and BORIGINS we need amazing MARVEL movies from FOX!
Shaman
Shaman - 7/23/2010, 9:41 AM
LEEE777- Tell you the truth bud, i just saw Wolverine for the first time last week. I thought you were just over-reacting all this time for nothing but man... it was complete SHYTE!!! And i'm not even talking about the liberties taken. The film making looked amature!!! Pacing was way off, dialog sucked ass and the plot... gawd it all looked thrown in like someone was making a freakin' salad!!! It was really one of the worse movies i have seen so far. Ratner's X-film was a masterpiece next to Gavin's fart!!!
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 7/23/2010, 9:43 AM
@Shaman- Not to mention the super dodgy cgi. I really hope you didn't pay any money to see it.
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