MCU Deadpool 3: Ryan Reynolds Shares Update on Marvel Studios' Rated-R Production

Marvel Studios is currently deep in the process of filming and producing dozens of new entries for Phase 4, although there are a handful of entries that remain without a production timeline. Included in that bunch is Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3, which is the first formerly Fox-owned property to officially join the MCU. 

Demand is continually growing to see the Merc With A Mouth take his rightful place alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes after two critically and financially successful solo movies with Fox. Disney is even planning to keep this next outing R-Rated to make sure Wade Wilson's story is told the right way, allowing for F-bombs and gratuitous violence to help enhance the adventure.

The threequel has already brought aboard a writing team to develop the movie with Reynolds, although there is no timeframe for when Deadpool 3 will film or release. That looks to be changing to some degree thanks to a new interview from the movie's star actor.

DEADPOOL 3 GETS PROMISING UPDATE FROM RYAN REYNOLDS

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Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds spoke with Collider during the press rounds for his new movie Free Guy about when Deadpool 3 is expected to begin filming.

When asked about the chances of filming starting next year, Reynolds was hesitant at first to "assign a percentage to that," although he confirmed that the team is "actively developing it" right now. The MCU newcomer then admitted excitedly that there's a "70%" chance that that timeline would be accurate:

“The percentage chance? I don’t know. I couldn’t assign a percentage to that. I’d say it’s 50/50 maybe? We’re really actively developing it and getting it into pretty good shape. What the hell month is it? August? Oh next year? Probably pretty damn good. I’d say 70%.”

Reynolds also gave an update on the writing process, revealing that he's "working with the Molyneuxs on it" and that "it's been great." Praising the movie's writing team of Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin for being "incredibly talented and so, so smart," the Wade Wilson actor said that the process has "been a lot of fun:"

“It’s something that is just a daily process. Writing is kind of like that, you’ve gotta allot time to do it and walk away, and I’m working with the Molyneuxs on it, it’s been great. They’re incredibly talented and so, so smart. They so understand that world and know how to zig when everyone’s expecting a zag, so it’s been a lot of fun.”

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