Rumor Mill: Marvel Studios Considers Reviving X-Force Movie Starring Ryan Reynolds
Marvel Studios is rumored to be considering reviving a previously canceled X-Men movie centered around Ryan Reynolds. The film, based on the X-Force comic book team, was in development before Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019. While there is no official confirmation from Marvel Studios, industry insider Daniel Richtman has hinted at the possibility of moving forward with this project.
This rumor surfaces amidst reports that Ryan Reynolds was exploring the idea of a Deadpool movie featuring X-Men characters. The concept involved an ensemble film with three or four X-Men characters, with Deadpool playing a supporting role. Reynolds believed that this approach would allow the X-Men to be utilized in unique and unexpected ways, without direct involvement from Marvel Studios.
The potential X-Force-esque movie is said to include characters like Cable, Wolverine, and Storm, as hinted by sources. In Deadpool 2, an iteration of X-Force is introduced, consisting of various characters recruited by Deadpool and Weasel to confront Cable. However, most members meet unfortunate fates during their first mission, leading to a new lineup being formed with Deadpool, Domino, Cable, and Colossus.
While details about the exact storyline and cast for the rumored X-Men movie remain speculative, the idea of revisiting and expanding the X-Force concept with Ryan Reynolds at the helm has generated excitement among fans. As Marvel Studios continues to develop its X-Men projects, the possibility of seeing Reynolds' Deadpool interact with iconic X-Men characters opens up intriguing storytelling opportunities for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.