Ryan Reynolds Reveals Why Deadpool Shouldn't Join the Avengers or X-Men

Ryan Reynolds has cast doubt on the chances of Deadpool joining either the Avengers or the X-Men, suggesting that being part of either team would mean the character was "at the end."

Given the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine and Deadpool's obsession with joining the Avengers in the film, there had been speculation that Marvel Studios might want the 'Merc with a Mouth' to team up with the likes of Captain America and Professor X for next year's Avengers: Doomsday.

The cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday last month prominently featured veteran X-Men actors. Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden are all set to appear, confirming the significant presence of the X-Men in the film. Grammer played Beast in the Fox X-Men franchise before making his MCU debut in The Marvels' post-credits scene. Stewart portrayed Charles Xavier/Professor X in the X-Men films and briefly appeared in the MCU in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness as a member of the Illuminati. McKellen, who played Magneto, has not yet appeared in the MCU, nor have Cumming (Nightcrawler), Romijn (Mystique), or Marsden (Cyclops). This raises the question: is Avengers: Doomsday secretly an Avengers vs. X-Men movie?

However, Reynolds' name was notably absent from the extensive list of stars confirmed for the superhero epic, though Channing Tatum, who played Gambit in *Deadpool & Wolverine*, did make the cut. Reynolds' recent comments to *Time* further suggest that a formal promotion of Deadpool to the Avengers or X-Men isn't on the horizon.

"If Deadpool becomes an Avenger or an X-Man, we're at the end," Reynolds told Time. "That's wish fulfillment, and you can't give him that."

Reynolds did, however, hint at the possibility of a surprise appearance in a supporting role, citing the positive reception to Wesley Snipes' cameo as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.

So, if joining the Avengers or the X-Men isn't right for Deadpool, what's next for the character? Reynolds revealed he's currently working on a new project that involves an "ensemble," though he remained tight-lipped about the details.

"I'm writing a little something right now, that's, I don't know, it's an ensemble," Reynolds added. "But, I like that [Deadpool] is isolated."

This could indicate another Deadpool movie that relies heavily on cameos, similar to Deadpool & Wolverine. It seems likely that Snipes' Blade might return, and Channing Tatum could reprise his role as Gambit. Other characters who appeared in the movie include Jennifer Garner's Elektra and Dafne Keen's Laura Kinney/X-23.

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View 38 ImagesWhat do we know about Avengers: Doomsday? Apart from the cast list, details remain sparse. Earlier this month, Anthony Mackie, who will reprise his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America, expressed his belief that Avengers: Doomsday will "give the audience that old Marvel feeling that they always had."

Mackie joins other Doomsday cast members who have spoken about the upcoming Marvel epic, including Ant-Man's Paul Rudd and Human Torch's Joseph Quinn. This month, an apparent set photo leak from Avengers: Doomsday caused a stir among the Marvel Cinematic Universe fandom, with some speculating it could signal trouble for the X-Men.

Fans have also speculated that Oscar Isaac might appear as Moon Knight in Avengers: Doomsday, especially after he pulled out of this month's Star Wars Celebration event "due to changes in his production schedule."

Marvel Studios producer Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Avengers livestream did not reveal the entire cast of Doomsday — "We revealed many, not all," he stated during a video call at CinemaCon.