Ryan Reynolds reveals hopes for Deadpool Christmas movie from old script
Reynolds was speaking about his new movie Spirited when he revealed a Deadpool Christmas film was written four years ago.
With fan excitement around Deadpool's arrival in the MCU now at fever pitch, following the reveal that he will be joined by Hug Jackman's Wolverine in Deadpool 3, Ryan Reynolds has revealed another potential project for the 'Merc with a Mouth' that he would like to see come to screens.
Reynolds was speaking with Big Issue about his new Christmas film Spirited, co-starring Will Ferrell, when he revealed his hopes for a Deadpool Christmas movie - and it seems the script is already finished.
He said: "I would love to see a song and dance number in a Deadpool movie. Four years ago [Deadpool co-writers] Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and I wrote a Christmas movie starring Deadpool. But it got lost in the shuffle of Disney acquiring Fox and it never got made.
"Maybe one day we’ll get to make that movie. It’s not a musical, but it’s a full Deadpool Christmas movie. So one day."
The idea of a Deadpool Christmas movie doesn't seem totally implausible - after all, The Guardians of the Galaxy are about to star in their own Holiday Special on Disney Plus, which sees Mantis and Drax attempting to kidnap Kevin Bacon as a gift for Star Lord.
Additionally, a Deadpool Christmas film of sorts actually already exists. In December 2018, following the release of Deadpool 2, a re-edited version of the film was brought to cinemas, which was called Once Upon a Deadpool and featured additional footage to make it a holiday movie.
Deadpool 3 is set to be released in 2024, with Reynolds and Jackman previously having made two short videos for social media announcing the project, and reassuring fans that they are "not touching" the ending Wolverine was given in Logan.
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Reynold's Apple TV+ film Spirited comes from director Sean Anders, who recently revealed to RadioTimes.com that an Elf easter egg was added to the film after being suggested by Ferrell.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
