Ryan Reynolds confirmed in a “Sunday Today” interview that he’s got some stuff already written when asked about Deadpool‘s return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While there’s no information on what the actor is cooking up for his foul-mouthed superhero, it appears it will not be a standalone “Deadpool 4” movie.
“I have some stuff kind of written, but I don’t think I am ever going to center him again,” Reynolds said, revealing Deadpool’s life as a big screen main character might be over as far as Reynolds’ iteration of the character is concerned. “He is a supporting character. He is a guy who is great in a group.”
Speculation has run rampant on social that Reynolds will be back as Deadpool in a secret role in this December’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” although the actor has downplayed such rumors. Reynolds said in an interview with THR in December 2024 that he’d love for the character to cross paths with the Avengers or the X-Men without having to join either group.
“If he becomes either, we’re at the end,” Reynolds said. “Deadpool works so well appearing with the X-Men and Avengers, but he always needs to stay an outsider. His ultimate dream is to be accepted and appreciated. But he can’t be accepted. His coping mechanism of deflecting shame through humor works only when used to pave over his many inadequacies. If and when he does become an Avenger or X-Man, we’re at the end of his journey.”
Reynolds also explained at the time that he was leaning towards not making another standalone “Deadpool” movie because “centering Deadpool works best if you take everything away from him and put his back against the wall. I can’t really do that again. A fourth time feels a little iterative and redundant. That doesn’t mean sacrificing fun. There is still an arc for Deadpool which is fulfilling and powerful.”
Reynolds’ Deadpool officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2024’s smash hit “Deadpool and Wolverine,” which earned $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office to become the highest grossing R-rated movie in history. The first two “Deadpool” movies were released in 2016 and 2018 and each grossed in the $780 million range worldwide.
Watch Reynolds’ latest interview with “Sunday Today” in the video below.
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