I plotted out this three-movie arc that took X-Force from what it was in the 90s with Rob Liefeld with a band of kids fighting for what they believe in. Eventually, Cable (a different Cable than the one from Deadpool 2) would've presented himself as a darker mentor than what we've seen before. Instead, Wadlow’s X-Force would've consisted of “ public school” mutants with no benefactor looking out for them. The story would've focused on the less-privileged mutants, ones that hadn't gotten to study under the likes of Wolverine and Professor Xavier. That trilogy would have begun with a more traditional version of the team (from the comics) and then morphed into something that resembled Rick Remender’s X-Force. While promoting his new film, Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island, Wadlow spoke with ComicBookMovie about his original plans for the X-Force. Related: Fox's X-Men Movies Are Better Than Marvel Fans Will Admit
Unfortunately, any X-Force films that might have followed Deadpool 2 won’t be happening due to Disney’s acquisition of Fox. After abandoning Wadlow’s plan, Deadpool 2introduced X-Force characters like Cable in a comedic fashion. The Ryan Reynolds-led Deadpool films’ tonal shift and subsequent success revolutionized what was possible in a comic book film ( an R-rating has become fair game).
Looking at the trajectory/plot holes in Fox’s X-Men franchise, it's fair to say that the studio's long-term plans for their Marvel properties were precarious. However, the project was slow to get off the ground and the success of Deadpool in 2016 changed Fox’s plans. Wadlow began work on an X-Force film in 2013, after the release of Kick-Ass 2. Writer/director Jeff Wadlow has divulged details surrounding his cancelled X-Force trilogy under 20th Century Fox.
0 kommentar(er)
