It has been a little more than a year sinceDeadpoolhit theaters and absolutely obliterated expectations on every level. The movie not only crushed it at the box office, but it more than met fans expectations and was a big hit with critics. Fox gave the green light toDeadpool 2way before they even knew just how big of a success their R-rated superhero experiment would be. Now, we may finally know whenDeadpool 2will start shooting.
According to a new listing on My Entertainment World,Deadpool 2is set to begin filming in Vancouver on May 1. Though this isn’t an official report from the studio, My Entertainment World has become an increasingly reliable source for filming dates recently and they currently have the movie listed under the working title “Love Machine.” That gels with a report from last year that revealed “Love Machine” would be the working title forDeadpool 2during production. So, assuming this report is true, filming will be starting on thehighly-anticipated sequelin just a few short months.
Details have been pretty sparse forDeadpool 2, but we know thatRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick, who wrote the firstDeadpool, are working on the script now and are trying to get it in the best shape possible. We also know that Fox and the creative team are currently looking to cast the roles of Cable and Domino. It is rumored thatPierce Brosnanmay be getting offered the role of Cable, which was initially teased byRyan ReynoldsandHugh Jackmanon Twitter with both of them posting photos of the three hanging out together. As far as Domino goes,ScandalstarKerry Washingtonhas reportedly been testing for the role, withSienna MillerandGugu Mbatha-Rawhaving passed on the part.
Assuming that this new report is true, that would mean that Fox is going to be very busy in terms of theX-Men franchisethis summer. DirectorJosh Boonewill be shootingThe New Mutantsthis summer and it seems like Fox may also be starting to shootX-Men 7this summer as well, which may wind up being a new take on the Dark Phoenix storyline. That story was first attempted inX-Men: The Last Standbut failed in a big way as that movie is generally considered to be among the worst in theX-Menfranchise to date. That means Fox could be in production on three differentX-Menmovies at the same time this summer, which would be pretty surprising.
Deadpool 2will be bringing in a new director withDavid Leitch, who co-directed the firstJohn Wick.DeadpooldirectorTim Millerexited the sequel last year over “creative differences” withRyan Reynoldsand the studio. Fox has not yet set a release date forDeadpool 2, but if it does wind up shooting in May that would mean the movie would be on track for a 2018 release. We will be sure to keep you up to date as more details on the production forDeadpool 2become available.
