UPDATE: Marvel Officially Announces Deadpool Movie

UPDATE: Marvel Officially Announces Deadpool Movie

After weeks of rumor and speculation, Marvel Comics has officially announced that Ryan Reynolds's X-MEN ORIGNS: WOLVERINE character, DEADPOOL, will be getting a solo film.

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By bsprecher - May 12, 2009 03:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Deadpool

The solo film, possibly titled X-Men Origins: Deadpool, was originally announced as possibly being in the works as early as May 6th. Today, however, Marvel Comics updated the article with official confirmation that the film is going into development.

The Deadpool film will be produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Marvel, with Reynolds reprising the role of Wade Wilson/Deadpool, the "Merc with the Mouth." The film is expected to explore Deadpool's origins and motivations.



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Spock
Spock - 5/12/2009, 3:03 PM
I knew it. I want to hear his smart ass just in Hulk vs. Wolverine. That was funny!!!!!!!!!!
VenomIsOnMyRibs
VenomIsOnMyRibs - 5/12/2009, 3:09 PM
Awesome. Was waiting for Marvel to actually be the ones who confirmed it or addressed the status of the film. Hope they do it some justice.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 5/12/2009, 3:09 PM
IF THE DONT DO THE COSTUME RIGHT, I WILL BE SO SO MAD.GET IT RIGHT DAMMIT, RATED R DAMMIT, FUNNY PHRASES DAMMIT..GOOD FREAKING DIRECTOR DAG NABBIT.
evasion
evasion - 5/12/2009, 3:09 PM
Deadpool is easily 1 of the coolest and most badass antiheroes of the marvel universe..they better not @*#^ this up...
GrimReaper90
GrimReaper90 - 5/12/2009, 3:11 PM
Nobody cares about Deadpool.
Bijous
Bijous - 5/12/2009, 3:12 PM
Yeah, I heard they were making it, but I've heard that about many, many, many other films, so confirmation from Marvel is huge!
NataliaRomanov
NataliaRomanov - 5/12/2009, 3:13 PM
@ladsonb190: I care about Deadpool!
Bijous
Bijous - 5/12/2009, 3:15 PM
@ladsonb190: If you don't care about Deadpool, why did you bother to read the article?

I'm not sure what they could do with Deadpool in a feature. It seems like, if they're going to commit x-million dollars to making a movie, there are many better characters to choose from.
TheMyth
TheMyth - 5/12/2009, 3:15 PM
From what I gather from the announcement, the only Fox involvement is Donner, and I remember that XO:W was done in association with Marvel studios, so maybe this was why. As it appears Marvel is doing this, I think we can all relax about the costume issue. Wouldn't the sharing of this character between the studios imply hope that X-Men could be tied into the Movie Marvel U that is developing. I think it speaks well for the future of the X-Men franchise.
Talontd
Talontd - 5/12/2009, 3:16 PM
How this news comes before the announcement of "THE GAMBIT MOVIE" is completely beyond me!

Gambit has a much bigger following...
Gambit's character had more screen time...
Gambit's Orgin story is MUCH, MUCH more compelling...
Gambit's character was developed more in the movie...
Gambit is just better! (<---might be a bit biased, lol)

And when they do make a Gambit movie, i better hear some damn "Mon Ami's" and "Cherie's" or i'll be PISSED!!!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 5/12/2009, 3:21 PM
Well, Gambit is certainly more popular, but Taylor Kitch came out a lot worse in the movie than Ryan Reynolds, despite more screen time. His scene at the poker table was fine but what the hell happened to him after that! He started playing Gambit as a fruity flyboy. When he turns to Wolverine after "saving" him from the falling bricks and says "did you miss me" in that incredibly gay way, the whole theater i was in groaned!..so anyway, thats prob why they decided to go with DP first, because of the positive fan feedback.
joob234
joob234 - 5/12/2009, 3:28 PM
wait so i guess if donner and marvel are producing this, fox has no part in it and possibly screwing it up?
ironknight27
ironknight27 - 5/12/2009, 3:32 PM
@Bohemiben- I hope it will take place after decapitation but they should have flashbacks to explain why he went into the program to begin with.

@Rorschach01-Lol! I do not think though it was Taylor's entire fault though. The director should have "directed" him in the right way by making sure he kept using his cajun accent. He could have said "mon ami" just once Hell even in X1 wolverine only used "bub" once even though Jackman would try to incorporate it in more scenes. And yeah I would rather there be a Gambit movie. I like Deadpool but I am not a diehard fan. Like Talontd
stated Gambit has more of a history than Deadpool.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/12/2009, 3:37 PM
Don't want to burst anyones bubble, but DEADPOOL has always been linked for WOLVERINE and a spin off!!! Why should GAMBIT be first lol??

DEADPOOL'S 10 times better anyway than GAMBIT, GAMBIT was only put in WOLVERINE for his own spin off, like most of 'em at the last minute!

Well as long as FOX don't F it up (again), an do a real DEADPOOL movie that is, DEADPOOL'S gonna be good! ; )
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 5/12/2009, 3:51 PM
Gambit is cool enough, but i was never a massive fan. Im not really sure why, i guess the rogueish loner thing was taken by Wolverine and i didnt feel i needed another one! He has some great moments in the comics though.
InFamouslyCool
InFamouslyCool - 5/12/2009, 4:00 PM
um.. i'm not sure what's the point of repeating this over and over again. LOL.. next week they'll be another thread titled - BREAKING MORE BROKEN NEWS: Marvel Officials Officially Announces Deadpool Movie AGAIN!
darkclaw
darkclaw - 5/12/2009, 4:03 PM
PPPPPPPPLEASE KEEP IT AWAY FROM FOX....CAN WE START SOMETHING ON THIS SITE TO MAKE SURE IT STAYS AWAY FROM FOX???
DonkeyPuncher
DonkeyPuncher - 5/12/2009, 4:03 PM
cool i hope they have deadpool in his suit
shibazz
shibazz - 5/12/2009, 4:06 PM
After watching WOLVERINE : SNORIGINS ... i can honestly say i dont care, not even in the slightest. tO EVERYONE WHO LIKED THAT TURD, I HOPE YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE FROM THIS DEADPOOL MOVIE. Just admit it out loud and on forums and maybe someone at Fox might hear ... or concede defeat and lower your standards, quit dreaming and quit being an Idealist and just shut yer mouth and take what they give you. Oddly that does sound appealing , hell i think i might go see this movie afterall. shoot..
InFamouslyCool
InFamouslyCool - 5/12/2009, 4:07 PM
since when did gambit's staff have a little crystal ball on the top of it? haHaha..

since when did gambit use his staff as a helicopter propeller and jump of rooftops and fly down to the ground?!? haHaha..

since when was gambit's eyes not red & black? hm..
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/12/2009, 4:15 PM
SirPrize @ : D Heh heh heh lmao, but dude im kinda a big fan of DEADPOOL like WOLVERINE so, that's probably why i don't like X-MEN BORIGINS: TURDERINE!!!

Infact PUNISHER/WOLVERINE/DEADPOOL/VENOM are all in my top Marvel Universe characters, so you can see why im a tad bitter with the movies that came out! (every single one got HOLLYWOOD BUMMED). : D

An all you lot defending FOX, just look an see alot of people have had enough, an i don't see why we should just settle for crap or okay, hell even the cartoons on tv are better?!?

Grif @ I hope they some how ignore that movie and get to the red & black spandex Merc with the Mouth!!! ; )

Infamous @ I know lol!!! : D
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/12/2009, 4:16 PM
Kev @ MARVELS involved in all movies of their characters???

Lmfao SHIBAZZ @ Hehehehe!! : D
Gose
Gose - 5/12/2009, 4:28 PM
MAKE MINE Marvel !
mbomb22
mbomb22 - 5/12/2009, 4:29 PM
didnt they say this before wolverine came out?
Spock
Spock - 5/12/2009, 4:33 PM
You know i think it is funny that Marvelis doing the stuff they still have licenses for.
alten2345
alten2345 - 5/12/2009, 4:42 PM
There is no keeping Fox away from this movie. Deathmetalbrian is right on the money with that one. Marvel has always had involvement in all the X-Men movies, but Fox owns the rights and has the final say on everything for the most part.

The biggest mistake they can make with this movie (and probably will) is filling it with ancillary characters. If they focus on the humor and action of Deadpool and keep the additional mutants to a minimum (quality over quantity) this can be a great movie.
CMKOFAN
CMKOFAN - 5/12/2009, 4:51 PM
SO does this means that Marvel will do it? or it'll be Fox?? because if it is Fox the movie might sucks. but if Marvel do it then it will be OK.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/12/2009, 5:04 PM
MARVEL cant do DEADPOOL???? FOX has it!!!! Geez.

But your right @ CMKOFAN @ i wish MARVEL had it! ; )
iNsaneMilesy
iNsaneMilesy - 5/12/2009, 5:11 PM
Iv'e actually read somewhere that reynold and those involved with the devolopment have actually taken a cue from Hugh Jackman and told FOX to basically back the [frick] off. All FOX are there for is funding, and maaking profit, not screwing with the production.
Betty
Betty - 5/12/2009, 5:23 PM
Deadpool was in the x-men? When was this?
TheShakeBake
TheShakeBake - 5/12/2009, 5:44 PM
So just because marvel announced it doesnt mean that fox still owns it does it?

See Ya, The ShakeBake
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