Ryan Reynolds in Early Talks for Deadpool and X-Men Film

Ryan Reynolds is reportedly in the "early stages" of developing an ambitious new project that aims to bring together Deadpool and the X-Men in a unique ensemble film. While no official pitch has been made to Marvel yet, Reynolds envisions a movie where Deadpool shares the spotlight with three or four other X-Men characters, allowing them to take center stage and be utilized in "unexpected ways."

This proposed film would stand apart from the X-Men project being developed by Hunger Games writer Michael Lesslie. Reynolds, known for meticulously crafting his ideas before presenting them to Marvel, is taking a similar approach to what eventually became Deadpool & Wolverine, which initially started as a concept for a low-budget road trip movie.

This isn't the first time we've heard about Reynolds working on an ensemble movie featuring Deadpool, but the latest reports provide more insight into the potential adventures the Merc With a Mouth might embark on alongside members of the X-Men. While the specific X-Men characters set to join Deadpool remain undisclosed, he has a history of collaborating with various mutants and their adversaries in previous films, including Wolverine, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, and even Channing Tatum's Gambit.

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For more insights, discover why Reynolds believes Deadpool should steer clear of joining the Avengers or X-Men, delve into how Deadpool & Wolverine soared to become the highest-grossing R-Rated film of all time with a staggering $1.33 billion in worldwide earnings, and explore our detailed explanation of the film's ending to understand Deadpool's current position.

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