Feige Turned Down Numerous Deadpool 3 Concepts Proposed by Reynolds
"Deadpool and Wolverine's MCU Debut: A Wild Ride with Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Feige"
The unstoppable combo of Deadpool and Wolverine in their own full-blown action comedy seemed destined-even after Wolverine's emotional farewell in Logan. But it took a great deal more than just enthusiasm to bring these clawed titans to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In an exclusive chat with Empire Magazine, Ryan Reynolds and Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige shared the twists and turns in the planning process.
Initially, Reynolds played around with various story ideas for the X-Men icons. One concept was a Rashomon-style story, recounting Wolverine and Deadpool from three wildly different perspectives. However, Kevin Feige, who'd been mulling over how to inject mutants into the MCU, didn't see it as the perfect fit. Reynolds, an ideas factory, came up with numerous other concepts, contributing to a brainstorming session of epic proportions.
Undeterred, Reynolds returned to the drawing board, penning close to two dozen story treatments. Some concepts were dirt-cheap indie ventures, utilizing the IP in unexpected ways, while others pitched larger productions that would come to rival anything the MCU had seen.
As the trailers suggest, Deadpool and Wolverine seem poised for MCU stardom. But audiences accustomed to Reynolds' unpredictable antics should brace themselves-the final showdown is slated for July 26.
While we eagerly await Deadpool and Wolverine's movie, catch up on the latest updates for Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the future of Doctor Who, and the fate of the DC Universe on the silver and small screens.12
Notes:
- According to enrichment data, the conniving of Deadpool and Wolverine into the MCU began in earnest when Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in March 2019. Ryan Reynolds initiated meetings with Marvel Studios in October 2019, presenting a series of ideas, including a low-budget road trip and collaborations with Wolverine. However, these plans faced initial roadblocks due to complications with licensing and continuity.[1]
- Despite the finale of Deadpool and Wolverine appearing to seal the deal on the Fox X-Men era, recent developments hint that this closure may not hold. The reappearance of X-Men characters in Avengers: Doomsday suggests a possible comeback of these mutant marvels in the MCU, potentially challenging the definitive ending of Deadpool and Wolverine.[2]
- Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Feige, in an exclusive chat with Empire Magazine, discussed the plotted story for the potential MCU debut of Deadpool and Wolverine, which initially involved a Rashomon-style narrative.
- Despite initial setbacks due to licensing and continuity issues, Reynolds returned to the drawing board, crafting multiple story treatments ranging from low-budget indie ventures to productions rivaling the scale of the MCU.
- Although the trailers hint at the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie being the definitive end for the Fox X-Men era, recent developments have fuelled speculations about a possible comeback of these mutant marvels in the MCU.
- As the future unfolds, fans can look forward to updates on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the evolving Doctor Who, and the destiny of the DC Universe on the silver and small screens.
