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Two more names join the Deadpool 2 director shortlist

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A few days ago it was reported that John Wick co-director David Leitch is frontrunner to succeed Tim Miller as director on Deadpool 2, although the original report stated that there were still other names in the mix. Well, thanks to Deadline, we now know another two filmmakers on 20th Century Fox’s radar, with the […]

Ryan Reynolds comments on Tim Miller’s Deadpool 2 departure over creative differences

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Back in October came the unexpected news that Deadpool helmer Tim Miller had exited the upcoming sequel amid reports of creative differences with Ryan Reynolds, and now the star has offered his first comments on the situation during an interview with GQ (via SuperHeroStuff). “All I can really add is that I’m sad to see […]

Composer Junkie XL won’t return for Deadpool 2 in the wake of Tim Miller’s exit

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Following the departure of director Tim Miller last month, composer Junkie XL – a.k.a. Tom Holkenborg – has revealed on Facebook that he has decided against returning for Deadpool 2, as he doesn’t feel right working on the sequel without the “driving force” of Miller. Here’s his post: It is with a heavy heart that […]

John Wick co-director reportedly wanted for Deadpool 2

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Following the surprise news earlier this week that Tim Miller has vacated the director’s chair on Deadpool 2, it seems that 20th Century Fox is wasting little time in securing a replacement. According to Mashable, the studio is keen on John Wick co-director David Leitch, although apparently several other directors remain in the mix, and a […]

Why Quentin Tarantino won’t be doing Deadpool 2

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Anghus Houvouras on the fan petition for Quentin Tarantino to direct Deadpool 2… “It goes without saying.” An expression you use when something is so painfully obvious that it shouldn’t require any explanation. For the record, this article should fall under that umbrella. And yet, here we are listening to a number of supposedly intelligent […]

Rumoured casting shortlist for Domino in Deadpool 2

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Although we’re yet to get any kind of official confirmation that Domino will appear in Deadpool 2, Collider is reporting that casting is underway for the role, with ten actresses said to have tested with director Tim Miller and the film’s producers. According to the site, the actresses under consideration include Lizzy Caplan (Masters of […]

Legion showrunner teases potential X-Men crossover

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Yes, everyone loves a crossover. Shared universes are all the rage, especially as it pertains to anything superhero or comic book related. Alas, it’s no surprise that showrunner Noah Hawley (of Fargo fame), was asked about a potential crossover between the X-Men and his new show Legion. Legion, the story of Charles Xavier’s mutant son […]

Hugh Jackman says Wolverine 3 is going to be “different to anything we’ve done”

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This coming March we’ll see Hugh Jackman donning the adamantium claws and sideburns one last time as he returns as Logan for what is said to be his X-Men swansong in Wolverine 3, and it seems we won’t have long before we get our first glimpse of footage. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Jackman has revealed […]

Gore Verbinski in talks to direct Gambit, Daniel Craig rumoured for Mister Sinister role

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It looks like 20th Century Fox is ready to press ahead with its oft-delayed X-Men spinoff Gambit, with Deadline reporting that Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean, A Cure For Wellness) is in talks to direct the solo movie. Should Verbinski sign on to the project, he would become its third director after Rupert Wyatt […]