Ryan Reynolds has dealt a sucker punch to his earlier reservations about a fourth solo outing for Deadpool. The wisecracking mercenary's future is far from written off after all – in fact, it looks like he's about to get another shot at stardom. During an electrifying on-stage interview at Fanatics Fest, Reynolds dropped the bombshell that 'eventually remotely another Deadpool film' is on the horizon.
This U-turn has got everyone talking, and we can't blame them – after all, who wouldn't want more of Reynolds's irreverent charm and dark humour? The Canadian actor had previously seemed to write off the idea of a standalone sequel, telling Sunday Today that while he'd come up with some ideas for a new film, he didn't see Deadpool as a leading man again. He wanted him to be a 'supporting character' who shines in a group setting – but it seems that sentiment has been quietly shelved.
Reynolds had previously argued that the fourth solo outing would become 'iterative and redundant', like trying to put new wine in an old bottle. But with Deadpool & Wolverine still riding high on its £999 million box office success, it's clear that the character's winning formula is as potent as ever. The film's unique blend of action, R-rated humour, and Reynolds's trademark wit clearly struck a chord with UK audiences.
As if to further whet our appetites for more Deadpool mayhem, we've got Avengers: Doomsday just around the corner – and Reynolds is back as the Merc with a Mouth. This one promises to be an even bigger, bolder affair than its predecessors, boasting an A-list cast that includes some of the biggest names in superhero cinema.
The renewed interest in a solo Deadpool project has got us all abuzz – what does this mean for Reynolds and his creative team? Will they take their time to craft something truly special, or do we get a rushed job just to meet expectations? One thing's for sure: when it comes to Deadpool, anticipation is always the greatest thrill of all.