Apparently destroying the Green Lantern franchise wasn't enough for Ryan. He's already been cast as the lead in Marvel's upcoming superhero flick, Deadpool. Deadpool first appeared in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In Wolverine, Deadpool was transformed by William Stryker into Weapon XI, a mutant killer with multiple mutant powers. Needless to say that movie chewed up, spit out, and proceeded to burn the comic. The Marvel universe has several versions of Deadpool, but I never heard of the one featured in Wolverine. Deadpool aside, Highlander has spawned several feature films and a cult television series and will likley carry higher expectations.
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| Ryan Reynolds in X-Men Origins: Wolverine |
Director of 28 Weeks Later and Intruders, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, will be directing and Highlander veteran Peter S. Davis will be producing. Ryan Reynolds appears to be a great guy. In fact, he's the kind of guy you'd want to have a beer with, but Ryan Reynolds the highlander? I'm not convinced.
When are they gonna stop shoving Ryan Reynolds down our throats? HE IS NOT A STAR! Jeeez.
ReplyDeleteThey are remaking Highlander?????
ReplyDeleteI am that Highlander fan that is weeping. I hope he is not the new Highlander, he's just totally not right for the part! Jim Carey would be better! Paris Hilton!! Or even a nobody!!! Anyone but him!!!
ReplyDeleteThere can be only one... and its not him.
ReplyDeleteI would have never guessed that, not in a million years.
ReplyDeleteI agree. The original film had verve and was fun, this guy, no. At this rate they'll be asking me for the sequel. Ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteThis is a very odd choice. I liked the first one, perhaps the idea is played out.
ReplyDeleteFilm Geek-- I couldn't agree more. Not sure if I'll be watching the new Highlander film and I'm a big Highlander fan. I can't believe they're considering the California sun-kissed Reynolds for this role?
ReplyDeleteAlex-- Unfortunately. The nail isn't in the coffin for 80s and 90s remakes. Just think we will soon have the 2000-2010 remakes to look forward to. Wait, that's already happened. They're remaking Spider Man.
Bersercules-- So true. This highlander fan shed a few tears as well. I hope they change course for the sake of the franchise.
Libby-- Me neither. Who comes up with this stuff?
Paul-- I agree. I really enjoyed the original film and the series. I don't mind the actor being American, as the brits play American superheroes all the time. My problem is that Ryan Reynolds is a sun-kissed California boy, who is very hard to take seriously. He's also more of a comedic actor.
Corvus-- They haven't quite finished ruining our memories from the 80s just yet, so there's still more to do.
Hmmm, no. I can't see him as the Highlander. I don't know why Hollywood remakes all the old classics. Are they really out of original ideas? I have several if they're buying!
ReplyDeleteI'm not convinced he'll be a great Highlander. My fave as always been Adrian Paul and while I am glad the franchise is getting a reboot, I'm just so entrenched in the old films and show I'm not sure about it.
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