Rumor: Zombieland Writers To Take On Deadpool? Plus, Ryan Reynolds Dreams Of Tarantino Directing
By Devindra Hardawar/Dec. 7, 2009 10:46 pm EST
Zombieland was definitely one of the most fun experiences I’ve had at theaters this year, and I think Deadpool film with a similarly light tone could work very well.
Although Hugh Jackman’s enthusiasm for Logan didn’t help Wolverine much, we can still take some solace in knowing that Ryan Reynolds seems to have a real love for the character. He’s mentioned in the past that Deadpool will break the fourth wall in the film, a trend lifted from the comics. While it could just end up being distracting and gimicky, it could also be a fun way to help differentiate the film and its title character from the onslaught of other comic characters hitting movie screens.
Reynolds also recently talked about his dream director for the film, a little known director named Quentin Tarantino. Speaking to MTV, Reynolds mentioned the following:
While I’m sure most people would love to have Tarantino on board for their starring projects, Deadpool isn’t something he’d likely do anytime soon. Like Reynolds mentioned, Tarantino has expressed reservations in the past about adapting other people’s material (in reference to Jackie Brown).
You think directors for a movie like this and you immediately picture [Quentin] Tarantino or somebody like that.“Obviously Tarantino is a guy that likes to direct his own material, so there’s a good chance he wouldn’t be the guy. We all have our lists of dream directors.
Discuss: Do you think the Zombieland writers are a good fit for Deadpool? Are you excited for Deadpool at all?
