Ryan Reynolds reveals original Deadpool was supposed to be "a small road movie"

After the first two instalments, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool franchise faced uncertainty after Disney acquired 21st Century Fox.

Ryan Reynolds reminisced about the origins of "Deadpool & Wolverine," his upcoming superhero film directed by Shawn Levy. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he surprisingly revealed that the initial concept for the movie was a low-budget road trip adventure, a stark contrast to the high-octane action fans are expecting.

In the interview, he said, “Literally, it was a $5 or $6 million budget with no special effects. It was just a talkie-talkie road trip with me and Dopinder (Karan Soni's driver character) and some of the things we collected and saw along the way. It wasn’t meant to be an event movie. If we’re on our way to Point C, it was meant to just get us to Point B. That was the weirdest one. I liked it. I thought it was kind of fun," said Ryan.

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After the first two instalments, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool franchise faced uncertainty after Disney acquired 21st Century Fox. However, against all odds, Deadpool 3 emerged as the most successful film in the series with Hugh Jackman reprising his iconic Wolverine role alongside Reynolds in Shawn Levy's upcoming "Deadpool & Wolverine."

The highly anticipated Marvel Studios film "Deadpool & Wolverine" is all set to hit theatres on July 26. Ryan Reynolds reprises his fan-favourite role as the wisecracking mercenary Deadpool, who finds himself forcibly extracted from his peaceful retirement by the enigmatic Time Variance Authority (TVA). Partnered with the legendary Wolverine, portrayed once again by Hugh Jackman, Deadpool embarks on a mission with the potential to irrevocably alter the course of MCU history.

The film boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Emma Corrin, Matthew MacFayden, Karan Soni, Aaron Stanford, and Jennifer Garner. Produced by Kevin Feige, "Deadpool & Wolverine" promises a thrilling cinematic experience that blends action, humour, and a touch of time-bending intrigue.