The future for Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool is here - and asked them for an update on the plan for Deadpool.I've got to ask: Deadpool 3 and X-Force. Maybe it's too early to ask, but are you tackling both of these movies simultaneously? Or is X-Force the next chapter?
Rhett: According to the chronology that we've established, X-Force will be next, before Deadpool 3. It's a bit of the "Iron Man 1, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Iron Man 3" model, in that sense. X-Force isn't being written by us. It's being written and directed by Drew Goddard, or at least that's the plan right now. We're not involved with that one. We do anticipate there will be a Deadpool 3 at some point, but it's just a little premature, because it will definitely take a backseat to X-Force for the time being.
Paul: We're constantly in touch with Ryan (Reynolds), and we're always throwing ideas back and forth via text and phone conversations. So, it's always at the front of our minds. We'll get there when the time is right, but as of right now, X-Force is next up.
In the wake of the success on Deadpool and its sequel, Fox's plans for the future appeared to be well-placed. Goddard was working on the script for X-Force and became Leitch would return to direct the end of the trilogy, indicating that all was well with the franchise.
However, have been shelved as a result of the looming Disney deal. But, Disney legally cannot make any decisions regarding Fox's projects, even though Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld shared his own disappointment in X-Force reportedly no longer happening, which appeared to back up the rumor.
There is still a sense of optimism regarding the futures of X-Force and Deadpool 3, even with Wernick and Rheese. Disney CEO Bob Iger has said an more family friendly Deadpool movie thanks to the PG-13 version of Deadpool 2 that was recently released. But, Deadpool's big screen future may change drastically once the Disney-Fox deal closes. If Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios allow Reynolds to continue his vision for the character (however unlikely that may be), then we can expect X-Force to arrive next, followed by Deadpool 3.
