It’s been several years since the release of “Deadpool 2,” and fans of the Merc with a Mouth have been eagerly awaiting news of a third installment in the franchise. However, the production of “Deadpool 3” has been slower than many had hoped, and there are several reasons why the film has taken so long to come to fruition.
The first and perhaps most significant reason is the merger between Disney and 21st Century Fox. In 2019, Disney acquired Fox, which owns the rights to the Deadpool character. This meant that the future of the Deadpool franchise was uncertain for a time, and the creative team behind the film had to wait for the deal to be finalized before they could move forward with any plans for the movie.
Once the merger was complete, it became clear that Disney was committed to continuing the Deadpool franchise, despite its more adult-oriented content. However, this also meant that the studio had to navigate how to integrate the character into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) while still maintaining his irreverent and R-rated personality.
The second reason for the delay is related to changes in the creative team. The director of the first two Deadpool movies, Tim Miller, left the project due to creative differences with star Ryan Reynolds. This left a significant gap in the creative leadership of the franchise, and the search for a new director took some time. Ultimately, the studio settled on Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin to write the script for “Deadpool 3.”
The third and perhaps most recent reason for the delay is the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other movies and TV shows, the pandemic has caused significant delays in the production of “Deadpool 3.” Filming and post-production have been impacted by lockdowns, travel restrictions, and safety protocols, which have slowed the progress of the movie.
Despite these challenges, the team behind “Deadpool 3” remains committed to delivering a film that lives up to the expectations of fans of the franchise. In an interview with Collider, screenwriter Wendy Molyneux said, “We’re still writing, and Ryan [Reynolds] is overseeing everything and ensuring that we make the best Deadpool movie possible.” She also hinted that the film would “continue to explore the relationships between Wade [Wilson] and Vanessa and Wade and Colossus.”
In the meantime, fans of Deadpool can look forward to seeing the character in other upcoming MCU movies. In December 2021, Ryan Reynolds confirmed that Deadpool would be making his MCU debut in the upcoming film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” This could potentially set up a future team-up between Deadpool and other MCU characters, which would undoubtedly be a treat for fans.
In conclusion, the production of “Deadpool 3” has been slower than many had hoped due to the merger between Disney and Fox, changes in the creative team, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the team behind the movie remains committed to delivering a film that does justice to the irreverent and beloved character of Deadpool. While the wait may be frustrating for fans, it’s clear that the filmmakers want to take the time to get the movie right and deliver a worthy installment in the franchise.