Reynolds on Deadpool

[He-Man]

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2007/08/23/ryan-reynolds-dying-to-jump-into-deadpool/
Published by Shawn Adler on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 10:27 am.

Given that Ryan Reynolds recently suggested that a potential Flash movie might have only died a comic-book death, you’d think asking him what graphic character he’d be most excited to play would be met with a fairly predictable answer. Think again. Faster than the Flash could ever be, Reynolds says the super he’s most dying to play is Wade Wilson.

“I’ve always wanted to do ‘Deadpool,’ ” he enthused, his voice taking on the air of unbridled geek excitement. “I think I would forgo anything to play it in some incarnation.”

The “Merc With a Mouth,” Wilson is a sarcastic, scheming hero known for his wisecracks and black humor. In other words, a perfect fit for the acerbic Reynolds.

“He’s a derivative of the Weapons X program,” Reynolds explained of the character’s origins (it’s the same program, incidentally, that plays so prominently in the backstory of Wolverine). “They turned him into a puddle and shipped him off. Just left him for dead. But he came back with all these mutant powers. And he’s pissed off — in a full-fledged, I’m gonna get you way.”

Sounds like a pretty cool mix of the Punisher and Wolverine. Problem is, Reynolds acknowledged, Wilson also combines just about every noncommercial aspect of superheroes into one tidy package.

“It’s a very tricky character to do,” Reynolds sighed. “It’s hard R. It’s ambiguous whether he’s good or bad. He’s a mercenary. This is all to say nothing of the fact that his face is made entirely of scar tissue.

“These are huge issues,” the 30-year-old actor deadpanned. “Hopefully, there’ll be [somebody] who has the balls to go there and make a really authentic, decent ‘Deadpool’ movie.”

Does it sound to you like “Deadpool” could be a kick-ass movie? Leave your thoughts below.

 

[LeChuck]

Like I've always said, Deadpool has to be done as an 80's style action movie that only hints at an origin. I don't really care who plays it, Reynolds is fine, I just want them to the character right and not totally alienate the audience. I definitely think that if done right Deadpool could be an instant classic.

 

[Sugarculted]

I'd love to see Reynolds playing Wade.
Gotta have me some Weasel too, though.

 

[ang_hulk]

the fact that he knows so much means hed be perfect.

 

[Jick]

I'd love to see a Deadpool movie more than all the others.
he is an awesome character, imo. and, a movie with him, would be like Rush Hour. I mean, action and comedy, but more violent. and yeah, Reynolds would be good.

 

[tamron]

I'd hate to see Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. Seann William Scott is a better choice, IMHO. Reynolds does smarmy cocky humor, Deadpool is a straight up goofball, more in line with Scott's style.

 

[Advanced Dark]

Just about to post this. Too. I'd imagine Marvel would have lionsgate to a Deadpool Animated Feature first to get the awareness level up and if that's the case we might not see that till 2009 with a Deadpool film possible 2011 on out.

 

[Tempest19]

Reynolds would be great and as Ang, more or less said, it's always great to have a "fan boy" in the role of one of their favorite heroes because not only do they respect the character, but make sure the character is respectfully brought to screen as well.

 

[Jick]

Just about to post this. Too. I'd imagine Marvel would have lionsgate to a Deadpool Animated Feature first to get the awareness level up and if that's the case we might not see that till 2009 with a Deadpool film possible 2011 on out.

aw...that's too long. I'm dying to see a Deadpool movie.
but I think you're right. they probably will release an animation before.

 

[ANTOINE X]

Deapool reynold? I dont know about that. Maybe Walter Goggins from the series the shield . he s not a celerity but he would do a good dead pool.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I'd still prefer Sam Rockwell. Reynolds would do, I guess.

 

[Advanced Dark]

aw...that's too long. I'm dying to see a Deadpool movie.
but I think you're right. they probably will release an animation before.

There's just too many Marvel films further along with screenwriters, scripts, directors, and financing set. It'll happen or perhaps we'll see a Deadpool TV series on HBO.

 

[Rac]

Sounds good to me. I'd love to see GREAT Deadpool movie. Just don't give it to Fox and it might manage to be good.

 

[Penismightier]

The only problem is that Reynolds is a terrible actor.

 

[TwilightPro101]

The entire time I was watching Blade: Trinity. All I could think about was Ryan as Deadpool.

 

[Gallagher]

My god, I was dying for a Deadpool movie before, now i find out that my favorite candidate to play Wade is not only willing to do it, but a huge fan!? AHHHH CALLING ALL MOVIE STUDIOS! (Not you Fox) GET OFF YOUR ARSES AND GET THIS MOVIE GOING!

 

[Nathan]

Hmm... I wouldn't mind Reynolds as Deadpool. I'd love to finally see the character brought to theaters.

 

[chiefchirpa]

Basically, it comes down to:

Deadpool vs Flash

 

[Gallagher]

Basically, it comes down to:

Deadpool vs Flash

I have no desire to see a 'Flash' movie whatsoever so for me Deadpool all the way

 

[Spider–Man]

I'd hate to see Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. Seann William Scott is a better choice, IMHO. Reynolds does smarmy cocky humor, Deadpool is a straight up goofball, more in line with Scott's style.

I agree.

 

[Jick]

There's just too many Marvel films further along with screenwriters, scripts, directors, and financing set. It'll happen or perhaps we'll see a Deadpool TV series on HBO.

too bad I don't have HBO...oh well
guess I'll have to use uTorrent

Sounds good to me. I'd love to see GREAT Deadpool movie. Just don't give it to Fox and it might manage to be good.

agreed

My god, I was dying for a Deadpool movie before, now i find out that my favorite candidate to play Wade is not only willing to do it, but a huge fan!? AHHHH CALLING ALL MOVIE STUDIOS! (Not you Fox) GET OFF YOUR ARSES AND GET THIS MOVIE GOING!

hey...seems someone here likes Deadpool as much as me

 

[Darth Rockwell]

I've only recently deiscoverd Deadpool thanks to Ultimate Alliance. Awsome character. I'm looking for soem comics on him now :-D I'd love a movie.

 

[Jick]

here's some old news:

November 24, 2004: Ryan Reynolds, who plays Hannibal King in the upcoming 'Blade Trinity', says he's been approached by Marvel to star in a big screen adaption of its Deadpool comic. "Avi Arad called me into his office after we were done shooting [Blade 3] and said 'Ryan I want you to play DeadPool, you've got to do it" he told Bloddy Disgusting. Thanks to 'Lynne' for the heads up!
August 7, 2004: According to director David Goyer (Blade: Trinity) on the official Blade message boards, while he was in talks to adapt 'Deadpool' for Marvel Studios, he has decided to move on: "Deadpool movie status? Don't know. I was talking to Marvel about it, but ultimately, decided to move on to other projects." Shame - the Goyer directing Ryan Reynolds starring combo sounded perfect. Thanks to everyone who sent this in.
April 7, 2004: When asked about the possibility of a 'Deadpool' movie in issue #151 of Wizard Magazine, Marvel Studios VP Kevin Feige replied, "Deadpool is one of our favorite characters. It'll definitely find its way to the screen in the near future." Thanks to CountinDown.com for the news.
March 2, 2004: Forget Mark Millar's denial and those sites that told you the Deadpool news IGN FilmForce first reported was untrue. Sources close to the deal have now confirmed that New Line Cinema is actively considering and talking to Marvel Studios about a Deadpool feature with Ryan Reynolds to star, Marvel to produce, David Goyer to direct and – probably best of all for comics fans – Goyer and Mark Millar writing together.
March 2, 2004: From CHUD's interview with 'Blade: Trinity' helmer David Goyer:
Q: What about directing Deadpool?
David: I want to do something else with Ryan Reynolds because I really loved working with him and New Line wants to do something else with Ryan Reynolds and Marvel wants to do something with Ryan because there aren't a lot of actors anymore that can do credible action and be funny and that are also good actors. Ryan, I think, coming out of this movie and I know it's a lot to say will sort of be like where Mel Gibson was coming off of Lethal Weapon. He can do it all. He never thought he could do action, ever. And he was in here last week with his girlfriend and I showed him some cut-together action stuff and said, 'Can you believe that's you?' And he said, 'No, I cannot!' So, Dead Pool came up as a possibility. We would completely reinvent it. We can't connect it to Weapon X or anything like that. We'll see.

 

[strikezone89]

reynolds as deadpool?
NAH

 

[Advanced Dark]

too bad I don't have HBO...oh well
guess I'll have to use uTorrent

agreed

hey...seems someone here likes Deadpool as much as me

Or perhaps subscribe to HBO instead of stealing it.