"An Explored, Abandoned Concept for Deadpool 3 by Ryan Reynolds Encompassed a Casual Indie-Style Road Trip"
Let's Dish the Juicy Details About Deadpool 3's Abandoned Pitch Ideas
Since Deadpool 3 is now set to star not only Deadpool but also Wolverine, it's safe to say that Ryan Reynolds had plenty of ideas swirling around in his head before settling on this lively duo. Here are a few of the wild, off-the-wall pitches that Reynolds lobbed but ultimately struck out on.
During a recent gossip session with Entertainment Weekly, Reynolds dropped a few tantalizing tidbits about the proposals he made while the legal nuts and bolts of the Disney-Fox merger were still getting sorted out. One of these outlandish ideas centered on a dramatic, narrative-shifting film inspired by the iconic Akira Kurosawa movie, Rashomon. This twisted take on the classic tale would have offered multiple perspectives on the murder of a Samurai, each version revealing a different set of biases and recollections. Another pitch that left Reynolds heartbroken, however, centered on a low-key, low-budget road trip film featuring Deadpool and Dopinder, the affable taxi driver, set against the backdrop of various landscapes they'd traverse. Reynolds described this inventive concept as a more indie-style film, with no special effects and a focus on dialogue and the pair's collected experiences.
"Honestly, it was like a $5 or $6 million budget, just a chatty-chatty road trip with me and Dopinder and various trinkets we picked up along the way," Reynolds shared with Entertainment Weekly. "It wasn't meant to be a big-time spectacular. If we were on our way to Point C, it was just to get to Point B. That was the most peculiar one. I quite enjoyed it and thought it was a little charming."
It's a bit of a bummer that we'll never get to see this Deadpool film that felt more like an esoteric travel documentary. But in an era when Marvel is working hard to deliver box-office smashes instead of experimental, niche projects, it's no wonder this unconventional concept fell by the wayside. Perhaps the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine will give Reynolds the chance to dust off some of these more eccentric ideas down the line. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
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Enrichment Data:
- Low-Budget Road Trip Film: Reynolds pitched a low-budget road trip film featuring Deadpool and Dopinder, which was compared to independent films[1].
- Dance Number with Wolverine: He suggested a dance number with Wolverine set to Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues"[1].
- Rashomon-Style Team-Up: Reynolds also proposed a Rashomon-style team-up with Wolverine, telling one story from three different perspectives. However, he was initially told that including Wolverine would not be possible[1].
These ideas highlight Reynolds' creative approach to the project, though specific details about other rejected pitches are not widely reported.
[1] "Deadpool 3: Origin Story of the Bizarre, Abandoned Pitch". Nerd Awties. 2023-04-16. Web. [Accessed 2023-04-17].
- Initially, Ryan Reynolds had proposed a low-budget road trip film featuring Deadpool and Dopinder, compared to independent films, where the duo embarks on a conversational journey across various landscapes.
- In a unique twist, Reynolds suggested a Rashomon-style team-up with Wolverine, where one story would be told from three different perspectives, mimicking the iconic Akira Kurosawa movie, Rashomon.
- Regarding Deadpool and Wolverine, Reynolds pitched an idea for a dance number set to Elton John's "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues," but this concept was not realized due to the ongoing legalities of the Disney-Fox merger.
- Despite numerous abandoned pitch ideas, Deadpool 3 will now feature Deadpool and Wolverine, alluding to the possibility that Reynolds may revisit some of these more eccentric concepts in the future.
