Ryan Reynolds has cast doubt on the chances of Deadpool joining either the Avengers or the X-Men, stating that being part of either team would signify the character's "end." This comes in the wake of the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine and despite Deadpool's in-film obsession with joining the Avengers. Speculation had been rife that Marvel Studios might want the 'Merc with a Mouth' to team up with icons like Captain America and Professor X for next year's Avengers: Doomsday.
Last month's Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal featured several veteran X-Men actors, including Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden, confirming a significant X-Men presence in the film. Grammer, who played Beast in the Fox X-Men franchise, made his MCU debut in The Marvels' post-credits scene. Stewart, known for his role as Charles Xavier/Professor X, briefly appeared in the MCU via Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as part of the Illuminati. Meanwhile, McKellen (Magneto), Cumming (Nightcrawler), Romijn (Mystique), and Marsden (Cyclops) have yet to make their MCU appearances. This strong X-Men contingent raises questions about whether Avengers: Doomsday could secretly be an Avengers vs. X-Men movie.
However, Reynolds' name was notably absent from the Avengers: Doomsday cast list, despite Channing Tatum, who portrayed Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine, being included. Reynolds recently told Time that Deadpool becoming an Avenger or an X-Man would be "wish fulfillment," suggesting it's not in the cards for the character. He hinted, though, that a surprise cameo in a supporting role, similar to Wesley Snipes' well-received appearance as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine, could be more fitting.
So, what's next for Deadpool if joining the Avengers or X-Men is off the table? Reynolds is currently working on a new project that involves an "ensemble," though he remained tight-lipped on the details. This could potentially mean another Deadpool movie featuring a variety of cameos, akin to Deadpool & Wolverine. Characters like Snipes' Blade, Tatum's Gambit, Jennifer Garner's Elektra, and Dafne Keen's Laura Kinney/X-23, who all appeared in Deadpool & Wolverine, might return.
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Regarding Avengers: Doomsday, aside from the confirmed cast list, details remain scarce. Anthony Mackie, who will reprise his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America, recently stated that the film aims to recapture the "old Marvel feeling" fans loved. Mackie joined other cast members like Ant-Man's Paul Rudd and Human Torch's Joseph Quinn in expressing excitement for the upcoming Marvel epic. Additionally, a supposed set photo leak from Avengers: Doomsday sparked intense speculation among the MCU fandom, with some suggesting it might spell trouble for the X-Men.
There's also buzz about Oscar Isaac possibly appearing as Moon Knight in Avengers: Doomsday, fueled by his withdrawal from this month's Star Wars Celebration due to scheduling conflicts. Marvel Studios producer Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Avengers livestream did not include the full cast of Doomsday, stating, "We revealed many, not all," during a video call at CinemaCon.
