Ryan Reynolds gears up for ‘Deadpool’,’X-Men’ crossover

Ryan Reynolds has starred in the titular Deadpool movies since 2016, however, his first appearance as the iconic comic book character was in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

The longtime Marvel star played soldier, Wade Wilson who goes on to become Deadpool in the prequel movie starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

Therefore, he is currently developing a project that is set to combine the universe of his own Deadpool series with that of the X-Men films.

The 48-year-old actor is reportedly “exploring ideas” for a collaboration between his super hero character and the gang led by and named after Professor X in a potential crossover.

The Hollywood Reporter shared that the Canadian performer has made “writing a priority” and will likely helm the script for the crossover project himself, besides also penning a comedy called Boy Band for Paramount Studios.

Deadpool would reportedly take on a more supporting role in the movie while three or four members of the X-Men are set to feature.

Sharing his apparent inclination for writing, Reynolds previously told THR, “I’m more passionate about storytelling than I am about acting.”

Explaining his preference, he continued, “If I win, great. If I lose, I get to also feel like I was the architect of my own demise.”

Ryan Reynolds last appeared as Deadpool in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, also alongside Hugh Jackman, who reprised his role for the movie after previously announcing retirement from it.