I think I must have said Rob Liefeld’s name three times, because the antichrist of the comic book world has come out of the woodwork to comment on the popular character he is credited for creating – Deadpool.
Yes, shamed as I am to admit it, the biggest joke in comics was also responsible for some of the best characters of the 90s. Cable and Deadpool both are notches on his bedpost. But the silver lining is that other writers and artists perfected the characters so while Liefeld is crying “mine” the real credit goes to the people that kept their stories going and writing more for them long after Liefeld wore out his welcome.
But the point was that Liefeld has come forward expressing confidence that his character will be treated respectfully, that the additional footage will change what the pirates have seen and is certain that if the movie is a financial success, he is told that Deadpool is on deck for his own film.
Now I’m all for a solo movie of the “Merc with a Mouth,” he deserves one. But I’m also inclined to be skeptical. From the footage screened, and the whispers of plot details heard, the movie version of Deadpool manifests very differently than his comic book counterpart. That’s not a good thing.
I have heard the spoilers (damn leaked workprint) and spoilers annoy me enough on their own, but when someone kills the film for you before it even comes out it hurts. However they are based entirely on an unfinished workprint, so I am trying hard to pretend I didn’t hear them.
IF YOU HAVE SEEN IT – DON’T SPOIL IT HERE PLEASE
That being said, it may be a spoiler to suggest that there would be a lot of confidence in a Deadpool spinoff. Of course this is just speculating. I would wager they won’t be killing off Deadpool in a movie if they plan on having a spinoff. But lets leave all that aside for now.
If they DO make a Deadpool spinoff, I hope they make it more “Merc with a mouth” kind of dark comedy. I kind of pictured Adam Baldwin playing Deadpool but then he would simply be his Jane character from Firefly (half of which is in his character in Chuck). But I do like the snark and presence of Ryan Reynolds doing this character so I am hopeful.
They would have to break continuity if they played on Deadpool’s most effective comedic tool. He knows he is in a comic book and references the readers and comic book cliches all the time. I think they could still do this, but have the “audience” be something in his head. He can narrate his actions, sing his own theme songs, and even shout out comicbook sound effects when he fights. I think this would be a great comedic edge without ripping the spinoff out of the reality of the series.
