It appears that signs could be pointing to the one and only Robert Rodriguez to assume the director's chair and bring the solo debut of Marvel's infamous "Merc with a Mouth" to the big screen. According to The LA Times, the Sin City and Machete director is currently in talks with Fox to helm Deadpool, the upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine spin-off, in which Ryan Reynolds is set to reprise his role as the talented, but mutilated mutant title character. The report echos some rumors that surfaced a few months back implying Rodriguez's interest in taking the film. However, barring any commitment issues Rodriguez may have with Spy Kids 4, the latest report seems to be on solid ground and it may only be a matter of time before the official announcement.
According to The LA Times:
"After a few weeks of dancing, Rodriguez and studio Fox are negotiating. There's no deal yet, and the sides need to agree on a number of key points, but it's moved beyond the casual discussion stage and into the more substantive realm of deal points."
Deadpool would undoubtedly be the most unique comic film of its type, due to the necessary mix of ultra-violence and humor. While one could argue that the Punisher movies brought more than its share of the former, there will be a delicate line to walk when it comes to mixing it with tongue-in-cheek laughs. Unlike the political powderkeg that is Machete, it can't be presented behind the lens of any genre term that ends in "xploitation." It has to effectively capture the character of Wade Wilson (after he re-attaches his head,) and make him not just this skilled and powerfully psychotic killer, but also a likable goof that cracks random pop culture references and breaks the forth wall to talk to the audience like some maniacal, blood-soaked Garry Shandling. (I know someone will get that joke.) All the while, it can't drift into the realm of camp, because the sanctity of the character does demand that people be able to take the film seriously. However, if I had to make a short-list of directors who could pull that off, Rodriguez would definitely be there.
How does Robert Rodriguez sound to you as director of Deadpool?
Source: The LA Times
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strangeboi63
All he has to do is stick to the source, and the man is Golden I tell you , Golden!
Keyboardczar
Spy kids 4 YA! (sarcasism)
SeanIsAHero
Dang. Ryan Reynolds up and coming in the Comic movie industry. Killer. And Robert Rodriguez, one of my favorite and most demented directors ever. Just thinking about the popcorn popping in the beginning of From Dusk Til Dawn. lmao
MarshallCollege
The Zombieland writers penning Deadpool (already a mix of violence and clever humor) was too perfect. In fact, Zombieland's "pop up labels" is akin to Deadpool's two commentary boxes -- if Mr. Rodriguez can get into that zone - Deadpool will be the greatest supermovie ever created!
Why13
Hopefully he read or will read some Deadpool comics
Thundrone
So what ever happened to Sin City 2??????
drh1975
Sounds good. Now let's get this movie made.
chillgentleman
I definitely am feeling this
MindTricked
Oh, I like this. I also like the "It's Garry Shandling's Show" reference - spot on. It also means you're old.
LoCuSt
He already signed on to do it before he signed on to do GL.
SilentBob2112
I would pay to see it, and hope Ryan Reynolds stays in it. But now that he is the Green Lantern, you think that will get in the way of him reprising the role?
JayHy17
Perfect fit for a director.
vaajtswv
I can't wait to see a El Mariachi Vs. Deadpool crossover comic.
DevilishBoredom
Oh this sounds too good to be true, What's the catch? Where's the hidden camera?
hockeypuckr
"It's the theme to Gary's show, the theme to Gary's show, Gary called me up and asked if I would write his theme song..." Gotta love it.
TKEmysterio
"Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCANT?"
thePcgamer
FINALLY! I've wanted a deadpool movie for so long
DreamingDarklyRobin
This better be R-rated, I think we all know Robert can pull off a good R-rated comic book movie.
BONERJAM
I love Rodriguez. The guy can make almost any type of movie and I can see him doing a great job with Deadpool. I hope it happens.
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