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It's TRUE! Deadpool IS Weapon XI

According to the IMDB description for X-Men Origins: Wolverine, it appears that the early spoiler review is true about Deadpool. See what it says...
The Biography for the character Weapon XI explains that Deadpool is Weapon XI by the end of the movie, and that the actor Scot Adkins takes over for Reynolds when he turns to Weapon XI. It does say right in the heading that this is not verified by IMDB, so there is some hope this isn't true, but it looks fairly convincing.

Say it aint so.... read below from IMDB

Weapon XI (Character)
from X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff.
Warning! This character biography may contain plot spoilers.
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In the comics there is no actual character known as Weapon XI (Weapon X for those who don't know is Wolverine). As for this character, apparently the makers of the movie took creative licenses with Deadpool/Wade Wilson's character where seems that Wade Wilson (played by Ryan Reynolds) is the merc with a mouth but he's presented with no actual scars or the Deadpool replica costume known in the comics. During the movie Wade Wilson will undergo some changes in a procedure by William Stryker turning him to a silent killing machine implanting blades in his forearms and that's when you witness his form being scared and disfigured being the character Weapon XI (played by Scott Adkins). It was revealed in a thread form Scott Adkins' fansite that he will have the last fight against Wolverine in the movie and that's what we caught a glimpse off in the official trailer where we witness Weapon XI doing a flying spinning kick in the face of Wolverine with blades appearing out from his forearms.
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275 Comments

"with blades appearing out from his forearms"

What's with the Baraka nod?

I think they are making a big mistake here. The Merc with a mouth who loses his mouth? Are the powers that be trying to screw us over?

As a whole the movie looks to be good, and Reynolds as Deadpool is casting made in heaven, but they shouldn't do a 180 and shoot themselves in the foot in the last act.
Montross - 3/11/2009, 10:12 PM
makes me wanna throw up
Torque - 3/11/2009, 10:13 PM
I HATE YOU FOX....i love deedpol character why is it happening???
AVEN - 3/11/2009, 10:19 PM
Not True
CRUSH - 3/11/2009, 10:20 PM
maybe they use like a clone of deadpool to make weapon XI. granted that is still really gay. its better than the alternative. [frick] my life.
Torque - 3/11/2009, 10:24 PM
sigh...
ComicMans1234 - 3/11/2009, 10:29 PM
wow so this this is what makes you hate this movie lol man it's so stupid. wolverine looks gay, sabertooth looks gay, the x-men r in it. The whole movie takes place in the past and the title is X-men origins: wolverine when it should be called just "Wolverine" And you guys are bitching about deadpool?!?!?! Who cares about dead pool i like his costume but he's stupid. So your all ok with wolverine running around in a tank top and jeans the x-men are in it, but they change deadpool thats were u draw the line. man thats rich :D
Logan-X - 3/11/2009, 10:37 PM
that will be the dumbest thing i have ever seen in a comic movie and i have seen them do some pretty dumb crap as we all have but turning DP into something he's not is just retarded i think i have lost all faith in the movies FOX makes based on current licenses. FOX needs to give the X-Men and all characters associated with back to Marvel and let the redeem the franchise.
Osiris - 3/11/2009, 10:42 PM
Logan-x...they haven't changed anything drastic with Wolverine. You're probably upset cuz he's not in his bright yellow spandex...he looks fine in his attire. We're going off about Deadpool because this is a huge change! this is a rediculous change! so lets all pray to God that this is either wrong, or a clonel or something like that...cross them fingers boys...cross 'em
davidzuck - 3/11/2009, 10:42 PM
Just thought I'd post this LINK to this figure cuz now it makes sense why Hasbro called this guy Deadpool:

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=902&ST=SO&ID=23994&PG=2

WHYYYYYYYYY!!!!
MASON2345 - 3/11/2009, 10:56 PM
I don't think some crappy movie is worth praying to god. I think Logan-X hit it on the head. A lot of things have been changed. How would they know what should and should not be altered.
tjdr59 - 3/11/2009, 11:01 PM
I was hoping that they never would associate Deadpool with those X-Men from the FOX movies...Marvel should of just made Deadpool his own Movies under Universal...and made it Rated R so it would be true to the comics and to the real fans instead of trying to make a movie for kids... I waited this long for Deadpool to show up but not in this X-Men franchize FOX sucks..... Marvel please reboot -Uncanny X-Men-
Kapoleon - 3/11/2009, 11:04 PM
Deadpool did have a clone in the comics...
Yohon Kalic - 3/11/2009, 11:11 PM
IMDB is so gay...anyone could write anything on there.

I could go in there and say Wolverine wears a pink frilly tutu while battling Sabertooth on top of the highest mountain on mars and people would think it's real.
SGA - 3/11/2009, 11:12 PM
Just b/c it's IMDB doesn't make it true. Part of story says that it could be created by fans.
sunsetcracker - 3/11/2009, 11:21 PM
i hope it's not true, i mean ryan reynolds is a deadpool fan, i don't think he would do the movie if they ass raped his character... but then again i could be wrong,deadpool is one of my favorite characters, i hope this is a load of shinanigans.
Schooperman87 - 3/11/2009, 11:29 PM
NO now no no no no no no no non no no no no no no no no no non no no no no no no no NO now no no no no no no no non no no no no no no no no no non no no no no nNO now no no no no no no no non no no no no no no no no no non no no no no no no no o no no NO now no no no no no no no non no no no no no no no no no non no no no no no no no

Wait a minute,....IMDB said that Lackie Holme was Joker!
THEY AREN'T CREDIBLE!!!!
TheSoulEater - 3/11/2009, 11:33 PM
Why can't Stan Lee just guide these idiots that makes these movies down the right path tell the story the way it's suppose to be told make the characters look the way they are suppose to look what's the deal with all the inaccuracies in these movies Marvel should bring out all of there own movies true to the comic book...
Kapoleon - 3/11/2009, 11:43 PM
can't be true. IMDB is becoming the new Wiki lol
ManOfIron - 3/12/2009, 12:01 AM
G-A-Y
Legendary - 3/12/2009, 12:10 AM
So if this is in fact true....
are the scars on Weapon XI suppose to be like the design outline on Deadpools suit?

(also the guy playing Weapon XI was reyans stunt double...scroll all the way down)

http://watchwolverine.blogspot.com/

WEll maybe they did make a clone out of wade, or this is how he gets disfigured bad??? i dont know. Well I let movies live in their own universe, cartoons and comics also.... all different universes.


Dead Pool (comic)
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6321/ch7evc4imgep3.jpg


Weapon XI
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/9366/1wolverine17.jpg

So could they be trying to resemble the outline of deadpools suit?

I just can not see them destroying such a popular character like Deadpool his first time out.
vonstallin - 3/12/2009, 12:15 AM
I don't think this is true...for sure....I remember reading that exact article somewhere else, I just don't remember where...
SirExcalibur - 3/12/2009, 1:30 AM
Hahaha all thumbs down on this article.

This is just full of fail.

"Why can't Stan Lee just guide these idiots"

Haha because Stan Lee is the only other person in the comic business that is as crazy as Alan Moore.

Stan Lee is rolling in his grave... I know he's not dead, but he's already dug a grave and has a death certificate that says "Cause of death: 20th Century Fox"
J. "Falcon" Ayers - 3/12/2009, 1:50 AM
i

JUST







BARFED
TylerDayspring - 3/12/2009, 2:12 AM
Then just in, I found this on Wikipedia, It says I'm god...... Hey if its on the internet it must be true.... right?
Yohon Kalic - 3/12/2009, 3:10 AM
"Then just in, I found this on Wikipedia, It says I'm god...... Hey if its on the internet it must be true.... right?"

Yes... Now fix this or Satan has a new errand boy!
J. "Falcon" Ayers - 3/12/2009, 3:37 AM
What are you talking about, I did fix it. I'm the one that made it this way, I was talking to Jesus and he was like damn yo it would be crazy tight if Deadpool not only was a bad ass assassin but like if he had one super big claw in each arm and shot crazy ass eye beam. So being god and all, I was like sure Jesus no prob, and shazam it was done...



Speaking of Shazam, how do you make a topic, I would love to talk about the Captain Marvel movie, and The Rock as Black Adam

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/Kalic/therockblackadam.jpg
Yohon Kalic - 3/12/2009, 4:07 AM
As matey said up above this must be true if hasbro the offcial toy manufacturer for the movie are making offcial figures of Deadpool as Weapon XI

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?BR=902&ST=SO&ID=23994&PG=2
Johno - 3/12/2009, 4:28 AM
The guy who wrote the original 'review' (if you can call it that) probalby wrote to try and convince all of us he's not lying,

Mind you i read an interview with Hugh Jackman saying something reall intere4sting or cool happens do deadpool and one with Liev Schreiber saying they,ve been told to keep quiet about deadpool. Who knows what to think any more.
TheAnswer - 3/12/2009, 4:36 AM
and this is the movie you guys have been backing for months. told yah it would suck.
grif - 3/12/2009, 4:37 AM
NOOOOOO!!!!

There goes the neighbourhood....

And i only wanted to see the movie because deadpool was in it, not because Wolverine :P
Now they destroying the original deadpoolcharacter,
argh can't believe it.
Kockie - 3/12/2009, 4:43 AM
:(
I was so stoked to see the movie… 90% of that just to see DP in action… I am SO disappointed…
TinyTim - 3/12/2009, 5:01 AM
it's not true, trust me. why would they have scott adkins play weapon XI if it's deadpool's character. i know someone mentioned that he was reynolds stunt double but why would he step in and do all of the scenes for weapon XI. Reynolds does a fair amount of his own stunts and would still be needed for the close up shots which if you look at the latest trailer looks nothing like reynolds, for one thing weapon XI is too small.

Listen guys it's purely speculation, Jackman loves wolverine and im sure he loves the things that make up his world, including Deadpool, so i dont see him making this kind of mistake. Even if the toys are credible, i have a theory.

In all the trailers and Tv spots we've seen of this movie, have we seen anyone call reynolds deadpool, NO, granted no ones called him wade either. But, what if they dont call him deadpool, and what if the person who cuts of the head of weapon XI is wade (reported in the "Review" as wolverine who cuts his head off) and through this decides to call himself deadpool (he comes out with some witty line like "what, i liked the name" as he cuts his head off and looks at wolverine). I'm just saying that until i see it in the movie or i hear it from jackman or reynolds himself, i'm not buying this rumor. As its already been stated, on imdb it's says that its unverified, which means it's bollocks.
theFACE - 3/12/2009, 5:09 AM
Guys, listen up. I know nothing on wikipedia can really be trusted, but read what it says about Deadpool in the film - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpool_(comics)

"Computer-generated imagery is being used to create his eventually scarred visage."

I don't think Weapon XI is Deadpool, I think they're just teasing us. Let's wait a couple of weeks for some more light to be shed on this and for some early reviews that we can actually TRUST. :D
Lansdowne5 - 3/12/2009, 6:49 AM
I agree with Lansdowne5. They've been doing that with Transformers. Throwing BS out there to keep us interested and occupied. Sneaky bastards.
SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 7:12 AM
If this is confirmed 100% I really don't know if I am going to see this! There's not a chance in hell they should do that to DEADPOOL! HORSE $H!T!!!
superman7 - 3/12/2009, 7:16 AM
NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Ok they have to somehow reset Wade's powers at the end, or clone him or something
deadpool87 - 3/12/2009, 7:26 AM
As time goes on this story is looking more and more likely and at the same time my world is slowly falling through my arse.

I hope to god this is not true! If it is then they best shoot some extra scenes where they find Deadpool hog-tied in a cell and Weapon XI was a clone or something. It'll still be crap but as it is they have taken what should be one of the best movies ever with two of marvels best heroes and totally ass raped it!
Ron - 3/12/2009, 7:33 AM
IF (and I'm saying 'IF') this is true, Fox (and as far as I'm concered Marvel too for allowing the BS to happen) has shot itself in the foot, head, heart and the 'short and curlies'!!! IF this does turn out to be true, I'm swearing off ANY comic book movies made by Fox (anayone care to join me in the crusade?)!
loganoneil - 3/12/2009, 7:37 AM
Loganoneil, you know I'm in.
SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 7:39 AM
Ok, i dont think that this is true but the fact that the HASBRO website (not a random toysite but HASBRO which releases all the Marvel toys) shows Adkins character as Deadpool is troubling me.

Plus the fact that there are no screencaps or vids showing REynolds and Adkins together makes things worse. As a huge Wolvie fan, i really hate to say this but if this news is true, its f'd up!

But being a Wolvie fan, im glad its Deadpool they f'd up and not Wolvie. The only reason i think they wont f' things up with Deadpool is that they're killing a potential spinoff that can bring in cash
JamesH - 3/12/2009, 7:57 AM
JamesH - That's what they said about Venom, and look what happened to him! The studios apparently believe that the movies NEED a villain to KILL in order to show the 'superiority' of the hero! Screw the cannonization or the 'potential', it looks like they're putting all their eggs in one basket instead of thinking outside the box!
loganoneil - 3/12/2009, 8:04 AM
I just wanna point out to all of u that 20th century fox is also the actual FOX corperation , the parent company. Therefore I wanna point out that it's the Republican news network. Hopefully this movie doesn't turn out to be shit but if it should be complete shit then there should be a protestt then against 20th century fox from ever making movies again.

Just a lil side note, some of u guys should stop whinning so much and just wait for the movie to see it and then bitch up a storm if u don't like it after seein it.

Another side note in case u read my comment, I am a Democrat and disagree with FOX news and everything said by FOX
LaffaTaffa - 3/12/2009, 8:16 AM
i severely doubt this is true, it can't be...why would something so dumb really be put into play, the one fatal flaw that turned this movie--seemingly the most awesome ever--into sheer crap?!?!

and then i saw Mason's toy link, and I now fear that it is true. Damn it, it was so close, I really thought this movie wouldn't get screwed up. Why, why?

They should make another Hitler video of him blowing up over this
JeremyBentham - 3/12/2009, 8:16 AM
If this was true, why wouldn't they just use Ryan Reynolds? It makes no sense to get another actor in.

I am caling bullshit untill a credible source comes out.
LeonardShelby - 3/12/2009, 8:18 AM
"Screw the cannonization or the 'potential', it looks like they're putting all their eggs in one basket instead of thinking outside the box!"

What else is new? This is FOX and Rothman we're talking about. It's all about $$$ w/ them.
sniktchick74 - 3/12/2009, 8:24 AM
this is false it has to be FOX is Dumb but can they really be that retarded, besides why have two different characters (deadpool and Weapon XI) if it is the same character really think about it having two different characters and two different actors playing the same character that would be stupid. weaponXI is weapon XI not deadpool and our favorite merc with a mouth will be scared and wear a mask but i still say at the end of the film
dogchasingcars - 3/12/2009, 8:36 AM
*sigh*

Imdb is the premiere movie information out there on the web. This information is most likely true if its from Imdb. cause they are always correct on everything

Gambit/movie (2011)
Silver Surfer (2010)
Dr.Strange (2012)
Spawn 2 (2010)
Avengers (2011)

Mostly these movies except for silver surfer date(not sure 2009 or 2010), are pretty much coming out those years..so, no Imdb is not the new wiki?..
Minotauro - 3/12/2009, 8:39 AM
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why, why, why would they do this to the fans!?!?!?! LETS BOYCOTT THIS SHIT? IF ITS TRUE.
Khonshu - 3/12/2009, 8:44 AM
guys wait i had another idea ok think about this wade wilson aka our merc with a mouth has cancer right that is why he goes to weapon X to get treated for it and of course comes out scared and insane right what if the movie shows wade as a merc before going into weapon x and then while the fight with weapon XI is happening he comes out with the mask and visual scars on his arms becuase his whole body is scared right not just his face and he helps kill Weapon XI just a thought and a prayer that this whole thing isn't true about weapon XI being Deadpool
dogchasingcars - 3/12/2009, 8:45 AM
Stan Lee didn't create Deadpool OR Wolverine so he has no pull in the creative process.
saymekian - 3/12/2009, 9:01 AM
Did anyone read the description under the figure from Hasbro's site?

"Deadpool was created by William Stryker to be the ultimate mutant. He is a monster with a single purpose – to serve Stryker’s will. He is an unstoppable weapon, with no weaknesses, and his first target is Wolverine."

Hasbro didn't make that up or decide to post that after reading unverified internet rumors.

They got that description from an official source during the development of the figure.

Sigh.
071808 - 3/12/2009, 9:04 AM
Fox is about as worthless as a movie company can get so I have no doubt that it's true. They love to F@#K up good stuff!
LastSon1027 - 3/12/2009, 9:08 AM
i know i have been posting a lot but finally something has clicked remember the bogus spoiler right it says at the end Prof X is in it but yet IMDB has yet to say that stewart or anyone trying to play a younger Prof X is even in the movie if this whole BS is true they would have had something on IMDB about Prof X being in the movie also why would they have a special effect designer for ryan reynolds is someone weapon XI is supposed to be deadpool i give you what i go off of IMDB---Randy Westgate .... special makeup effects artist: Kevin Durand, Ryan Reynolds
dogchasingcars - 3/12/2009, 9:09 AM
its not its fake even i dont think fox have done this 2 deadpool like i keep sayin its jst a fake plot 2 throw us off the actual plot so we will b surprised wen we go c it fox no exactly wot thair doin by sending out fake stuff like this its jst building more an more anticipation for the film...
Roscoe182 - 3/12/2009, 9:10 AM
071808 let me get something out here Styker didn't make deadpool. Dr. Killbrew actually made Deadpool
dogchasingcars - 3/12/2009, 9:11 AM
Laffa, you act as though we care if you are Rep, Rat, or Ind. Stick to the movie. You prob think Fox news cause 9/11. PPl keep getting all upset, we are still unsure how this goes. Most of this is from the guy who had one of the crappiest reviews ever. Then modifies it to make it seem more believable.... I bet he is laughing his A$$ off right now.
Smolo - 3/12/2009, 9:16 AM
I bet having all the additions to him will [frick] him up. Like the stress from fighting Wolverine will like, overload him and his body will start to reject all the crazy extra stuff. He'll lose the arm blades, eye beams, teleportation. I think XI is just a middle ground. As for the lines on his body, I think they're the same as the ones that are drawn on Wolverine when he's being lowered into the tank to have the adamantium bonded to his skeleton. They're not permanent, and neither is Wade being weapon XI
NylonElf - 3/12/2009, 9:19 AM
it fake man they wudnt use 2 actors for 1 part no 1 wud follow it least off all the fans its such a stupid idea that they wud do sumit like that .. yer no stryker didnt make deadpool killbrew did...
Roscoe182 - 3/12/2009, 9:20 AM
Like i've posted before:

"I'll still wait for a review from TheMyth (or whoever goes to see the premiere and posts they're review), before i go see it! Fox IS dumb enough to pull this off! It pains me to say that Fox has succeeded in making me not contribute to the premiere!!! AND... if those Fox[frick]ers DID make Deadpool out to be Weapon XI (pretty much killing off one of my favorite heroes), I will be BOY [frick]ING COTTING ANYTHING THEY WILL MAKE IN THE FUTURE... EVER... NO MATTER WHAT IT WILL BE!!! If this bullshit is accurate, i will never ever PAY a [frick]ing PENNY to see a FOX movie ever again, weither it's at the theaters, on DVD (new AND previewed) or even ON [frick]ING TV (as i PAY my cable)!!! YOU CAN ALL QUOTE ME ON THIS, i don't give a SHIT!!!"

However... If by any chance, Deadpool/Reynolds (which would be "brainwashed" as weapon X1 to kill Wolverine) dies at the hands of Wolverine in the end, his body left to be destroyed on the compound, survives the destruction and resurects himself, his healing factor taking away all extra powers, physically rejecting the blades and he cuts his mouth open to reveal that his healing factor also "erased" his memory and leaves him wondering where he is and what happened with the experiments that left him all scarred up... *i'm gasping for air here*, THEN and ONLY THEN, will i go see this movie at the theaters, hense not Boycott Fox, with the hope of an eventual Deadpool spin-off movie!!!
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 9:21 AM
I hate to say it but, if it walks like a duck, smells like a duck, and talks like a duck... you know the rest.

Plus, here is something to chew on... If they make movies (comicbook) to appeal to the mainstream, then why would FOX or any other company go to these lengths to cover up the truth. If us fans are such a small percentage of the overall movie goers, why? No one cares what we think or keeping the integrety of these movies. FOX wouldn't waist their time trying to pull the wool over our eyes.
Justadjust - 3/12/2009, 9:22 AM
well if ur right shaman i still dont think il go see it its a very stupid idea this has obviously pissd alot of us off so i dnt think we shud give fox a penny n i think we shud keep tellin marvel 2 buy back the xmen from fox
Roscoe182 - 3/12/2009, 9:25 AM
justadjust thayir doin it wiv transformers
Roscoe182 - 3/12/2009, 9:28 AM
"Say it ain't so guys" Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool is the best casting call since Tobey Maguire for Spider-Man...it makes perfect sense, you need a smarta$$ character to play a smarta$$ hero, why ruin that it's perfect...I don't think it's true but it best not be...
WebSlinger22 - 3/12/2009, 9:28 AM
Listen not all rumors are true i mean look at the rumor about Watchmen not having a squid.... ooooopps.
Smolo - 3/12/2009, 9:31 AM
Well i'm "okay" with creative liberties as long as it doesn't involve the obliteration of a superhero i happen to love. If deadpool's origin is diferent... fine. If his purpose in the movie is to be the last fight with Logan... fine. If he "dies"... fine. As long as he resurects as the deadpool we all know, love and want to see on the big screen in his own movie, i'm fine with any liberties.
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 9:35 AM
Roscoe182 - like what...
Justadjust - 3/12/2009, 9:37 AM
Roscoe182 - like what...
Justadjust - 3/12/2009, 9:37 AM
this movie was pretty much ruined when they decided to include deadpool at all. especially played by ryan reynolds.
Colt - 3/12/2009, 9:39 AM
Yeak o.k. Colt no offense but who else would you like to see as deadpool??? Great match in my book...
WebSlinger22 - 3/12/2009, 9:43 AM
Colt, That's the dumbest thing I have ever heard! Who else could play that part better than Reynolds. I mean Maybe Dane Cook but I don't even know about that. I do know he would be a good Wally West. (SHOUT OUT TO THE SHAMAN!)
LastSon1027 - 3/12/2009, 9:44 AM
ahh wot colt ur talkin shit man th eguy was perfect 4 the film and the part of deadpool it was liek wen the cast beast in x 3 no 1 better than kelsey grammer...


Justad .. well first they said megatron isnt in the film then cus pics were leaked the confirmed he was but said he was only ion it 4 a bit as the jet now its cum out he is a frekin tank thair is other stuff but i cant b botherd 2 go in 2 it .. in my opinion its not true u may think other wise n thats cool but i dnt think its real.
Roscoe182 - 3/12/2009, 9:44 AM
Well I hope for all our sakes your right roscoe, but if I had to put money on it...
Justadjust - 3/12/2009, 9:46 AM
m8 i really really hope i am 2 i dnt want um 2 do this 2 deadpool
Roscoe182 - 3/12/2009, 9:48 AM
deadpool is an older bald man, not van wilder. and really ryan reynolds has never been funny in anything. i like deadpool as a comic book character, but i dont think he'd translate well into film. not to mention the whole deadpool turning into a comic relief character from a big action movie thang. he's just gonna be lame after this.
Colt - 3/12/2009, 9:54 AM
"Nuff Said"...But either way...I want to see his red and black suit...I'm dying to see that but go Deadpool!!!
WebSlinger22 - 3/12/2009, 9:55 AM
FOX

- the company that "Fox" up every cool character. "Fox" things up with Spidey 3 and now looks like Wolverine too and i was hoping they dont mess this one up. They were responsible for AVP REquiem as well right? Those "Fox" dont know squat!

Return the Xmen and Spidey franchises to MArvel and AVP to DarkHorse... sigh.

JamesH - 3/12/2009, 9:55 AM
also... dane cook? you should be shot.
Colt - 3/12/2009, 9:55 AM
My God! How many times I got to tell you this is all bogus. Once again I will list the reason's why Weapon XI isn't DP:

1) Ryan Reynolds actually approached Fox for this role. He is a fan of the character and felt he could most accurately portray the merc with a mouth. Why then after showing so much interest in the character and recreating him on the screen would he agree to continue portraying the character being utterly RAPED!? He wouldn't.

2) Hugh Jackman is also a fan of Wolverine and his mythos. He also played a part in writing and casting for the film. Hugh is probably the most sincere actor I've ever seen. When I watch his interviews, he convey's an interest in the character that no other actors do. He doesn't come off as praising his movie for the purpose of pleasing exec's and fans. And I honestly think Hugh would have enough sense to laugh his ass off at this idea and dismiss it as quickly.

3) Why does Scott Adkins, an actor with a few impressive chops, take over for Reynolds upon becoming Weapon XI. This one problem pokes holes all through these faux-reviews. Scott Adkins CAN act. Look up his starring roles. Why would he be bumped down too speechless, mutant stunt-double? I cannot describe how much fallacy this alone gives the entire 'Hoax'.

4) They are awaiting the success of this movie to green-light several more X-franchise movie's. One of them being considered for a solo franchise is... guess who... Deadpool! Kind of hard to start that franchise when it's main protagonist was beheaded before the previews even started.

As for the toy... It's either a photo shop or a misprint... or even a Michael Bay-style prank. Let's entertain for a moment the thought that this is all true. They would literally have to go out of their way to create this [frick]-up. It would take some serious trying to screw up this bad. To reiterate, this is a move designed to PURPOSEFULLY deliver a killing blow to an ailing franchise.

But that isn't the case. I'm trusting my gut instinct, which says this movie will fully deliver on all fronts. I cannot stress how bogus this whole thing is getting. It's a nuisance, a buzzing gnat that has remarkably managed to incited mass paranoia. Look on the bright side... it's drawing attention to the movie. Remember the 'Watchmen' court ordeal? Everyone got freaked over nothing. Which brings me to my final, ultimate point. I have noticed a growing trend in negative press or mishappenings when a potential blockbuster comic movie is a few months from release. This very predicament we're in with this movie is proof that bad press sells over good press. How many posts are there for this article and others involving this potential and obscene molestation of one of our favorite Marvel characters? Now how many post are there on, say, the most recent movie pics article, or cast interview, or anything positive and satisfying? Big difference, right. I am starting to wonder if the studio's aren't purposely releasing this refuse to get buzz going prior to a movie's release. Ponder how well such a strategy could work on cult-fanbase related adaptations, i.e. comics and graphic novels. Look at how crazed some of these people are getting. Now we all want to go see it, praying they haven't truly, and quite unceremoniously, given Deadpool a 'Cleveland Steamer'. Note how fast this bogus news circulated, and how almost noone feels secure about our precious Wolvie movie. Every post says, "I doubt it's true.", "If this is true...", and other reactions openly expressing hope that this is bogus, fear that it's correct, and all in between. I do not, however, sense much certainty around. I am certain this movie will not disappoint.
TheMyth - 3/12/2009, 9:56 AM
agreed 100% with the above



colt naa man i disagree the guy has comdy timeing thats wot deadpool had i my self cant think of any 1 better
Roscoe182 - 3/12/2009, 9:57 AM
I agree with the Deadpool cast. The only people i had in mind when i heard he was in the movie was Ryan REynolds and Dane Cook as well. Perfect cast!

As for the Deadpool - XI debate, i really hate for this be true but HASBRO (the official makers of ALL Marvel Toys)themselves released pics and descriptions of the Deadpool Toy.. and who was it? Bald Adkins with no mouth and twin blades.



JamesH - 3/12/2009, 10:01 AM
@colt..Deadpool became an older bald man..when he got older and bald! This is an origin story. If done right he will be THE best thing in this movie. Van Wilder was garbage but Reynolds is a talented dude. Check out The Nines, Smokin Aces...i actually agree that his comedies leave alot to be desired but Deadpools humor isnt of the broad variety..its dark and twisted to say the least!
RorMachine - 3/12/2009, 10:01 AM
OK. I've cracked it. Yes, Deadpool IS Weapon XI. However, by the end of the final fight with Wolverine, his body starts rejecting the Weapon XI procedure. In the process, no baraka blades, no cyclops eyes, no tribal markings and no fused mouth. The reason they upped Deadpool's screen-time was to launch him into his own movie. By the end, we're going to be seeing the Deadpool we all know and love. I guarantee it.
Lansdowne5 - 3/12/2009, 10:07 AM
Lovely, another POS from Fox, another opportumity to distort another Marvel character.

Knowing them, if they make a Deadpool movie, they'll call it a reboot.
SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 10:10 AM
i dont know what this guy it talking about....
in the COMICS..deadpool and weapon XI....
ARE TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE...LOOK at NEW X-MEN #143..
on the cover is WEAPON XI and it is NOT DEADPOOL!!!!
peterparker420 - 3/12/2009, 10:13 AM
So ryan renolds isn't playing deadpool at all but only wade wilson. Damn i hate being lied to. franchise killer right there
verbicide - 3/12/2009, 10:17 AM
SirP...if fox makes another daredevil he'll probably be deaf or have 20/20 vision
verbicide - 3/12/2009, 10:20 AM
Lansdowne5- Many have cracked it before you buddy, sorry :) If this is all true of course.
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 10:20 AM
Nooooooooooo I was really looking forward to this movie, until this info came out. It does say on Wikipedia now that he will be Weapon XI :(
FattSmelliott - 3/12/2009, 10:31 AM
Here goes fox "Throwing the S" again. Here I was thinking that they may have beat a horse to death and had found a miracle to bring it back to life, but I was wrong, they beat the horse to death and are now ass raping its corpse. This movie might end up to entertaining but I am not going to enjoy the ending. And its not just Dead Pool that is ruining it, its just that this was the final straw, The point of no return.
imandrew - 3/12/2009, 10:45 AM
now im just really confused. does anyone know what is actually 100% truly going to happen in the movie?!?!?!
Torque - 3/12/2009, 10:45 AM
not to deadpool. no no no
jninn132 - 3/12/2009, 10:57 AM
Torque, theres more bullshit on this trail, than on a wagon train. No one knows. I'm not buying into it anyway. I refuse to give my money to Fox. They have took a sloppy crap on another Marvel franchise. Someone needs to tell Fox to keep away from Marvel's Intellectual Property.
SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 10:58 AM
Sorry folks, looks like it's true:
"The things I'm thinking about now, I don't want to tell you because fans will go "Aw, that's cool". Actually some fans might be p***ed off but that's okay, I think they'll understand. We took some creative licences with him." -Hugh Jackman on Deadpool.

TheMyth, Adkins has never had anything better than small TV roles and co-starring roles in 2 direct-to-video films starring Michael Jai White and JC Van Damme, respectively. Not much "chops" on display there...He is known primarily as a stunts/martial arts type, which is why he handles the ending fight scene rather than Reynolds. As for the toys, there are multiple toys for multiple ages featuring the Weapon XI/Deadpool character:
http://justpressplay.net/movies/movie-news/4973-dead-poll-is-deadpool-weapon-xi.html

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/02/19/x-men-origins-wolverine-spoilers-in-new-deadpool-action-figure/


"When we eliminate the impossible, whatever is left, however improbable, MUST be the truth." -Sherlock Holmes
JohnnyKrypton - 3/12/2009, 11:13 AM
THIS BETTER NO BE TRUE, CAUSE IF IT IS.....WTF....WTF...WAT THE F@$%%%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GUNSMITH - 3/12/2009, 11:14 AM
this is making me sick
Torque - 3/12/2009, 11:17 AM
I like Shaman's version the best so far. If it is not at least that good i will not pay to see this movie but i will be there opening night for sure.
shibazz - 3/12/2009, 11:20 AM
OMG GUYS LOOK AT THE TOYFARE ARTICLE ON THE FIGURE XI...LOOK AT HIS EYE MAKEUP...IT LOOKS LIKE DEADPOOLS MASL DESIGN...NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
GUNSMITH - 3/12/2009, 11:20 AM
That quote from Jackman, is to vague. Also, he could of planted "took some creative licences" detail per the request of Fox. It's all about marketing.
SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 11:21 AM
i think im gonna see dragonball so when i finally see wolverine, it wont hurt as bad and ill appretitate it not sucking as much as DBE did (or will).
Torque - 3/12/2009, 11:23 AM
That action figure is Deadpool...see below Photo.



SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 11:25 AM
Thanks shibazz, althought i hope none of this is true, what i came up with would be the only reason for me to ever go see it if it is true. If someone's review on here, after the premiere, says otherwise... BOYCOTT BABY!!!

Is it just me or is Logan's hair pathetic in this movie compared to the previous X-men movies? I don't like the "coamover"... it's pathetic.
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 11:39 AM
SABERTOOTH IS DANGEROUS ENOUGH, WHATS FOX THINKING, OOOH LETS PUT I ANOTHER HEALING SUPERVILLAIN WITH ADAMANTIUM ,CLAWS? BLADES? OOH HOW ABOUT ONE BLADE, WOLVERINE HAS TWO, OK TWO BLADES..BUT WE HAVE A BUNCH OF CHARACTERS ALREADY ..WELL OK THEN LETS CHANGE ONE INTO HIM MIDWAY THROUGH THE FILM..HOW ABOUT THIS GUY DEADPOOL, OK NOBODY WILL NOTICE...
GUNSMITH - 3/12/2009, 11:51 AM
i love who ever deleted my post from earlier, real mature. just cause i talked about 20th century fox bein owned by the FOX corperation and that they are the biggest douche bag company of all time b/c of the Rublicanistic view.

to tell u the truth to all the people on here, wait and see the movie then bitch if u dont like it. i will still see the movie and not b/c of dead pool but b/c of Wolverine the entitled main character. Ryan Reynolds should be playin the Flash, not another Marvel character especially one that people are gonna complain about being messed up supposedly
LaffaTaffa - 3/12/2009, 11:59 AM
So this is probably true... Not surprising. Movies rarely resemble the source material. Whatever, it's Wolverine's movie.

As a Deadpool fan, I'm more worried about the long term. There has been talk of a possible Deadpool movie. If Deadpool does get his own film... where will they start the character? Will they start form the Wolverine movie plot? Or will Deadpool need a reboot before he even gets his first movie..?
deadpool6913 - 3/12/2009, 12:05 PM
Uh oh. More proof. It's breaking my heart.


alten2345 - 3/12/2009, 12:13 PM
If we could all just listen to The Myth we'd all be a lot happier, logic will tell you that they wouldn't [frick] up the chance of a deadpool spin off, why wouold they shoot extra scenes with reynolds/wade wilson/deadpool, gving him more screen time just to kill him off. A deadpool will live, will wear some sort of recogniseable costume and will be played by Ryan Reynolds.

As for those pictures, they prove a major flaw in the imdb theory, if weapon XI is deadpool and weapon XI is played only by scott adkins then why the hell does imdb state that Ryan Reynolds is Wade Wilson/Deadpool. Right now imdb's info for this movie is contradictory, which in my view makes it void. And finally if Weapon XI is deadpool, why doesn't it say DEADPOOL/WEAPON XI on the packaging for the toy.

If you guys dont have faith in fox at least show some faith in jackman, his portrayal of wolvie in the previous movie deserves your faith.
theFACE - 3/12/2009, 12:13 PM
Yeah I hate their "Rublicanistic" views too.
alten2345 - 3/12/2009, 12:14 PM
LaffaTaffa- Can you clarify what YOU're complaining about?

-Your post being deleted
-Republicans/rublicanists
-Fox
-Deadpool being in Wolverine's movie
-Ryan Reynolds not being Flash
-or people that are complaining about marvel characters (such as yourself)?

It's just unclear really...

TheFace- Jackman's MAIN FOCUS is wolverine, not deadpool. So he said we wouldn't be disapointed but also mentionned that they took liberties which would piss off die hard fans... Not too comforting coming from him.
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 12:15 PM
It is wolverines movie not deadpool's REMINDER!!! i feel as if i need to argue with you deadpool fans!! :) but i agree that whole deadpool becoming weapon XI is [frick]ing stupid. the whole final battle is dumb to me it doesnt provide a cliffhanger or lead to other origins give us something to look forward too after the movie ends.. the whole final triumph is stale too me. i want to leave the movie and feel as though the characters are also moving on with there journey. .. well the ones that made it out alive:)
loganaspatch - 3/12/2009, 12:42 PM
Fair point, but i'm still hoping i'm right. i still think it will be a badass movie.
theFACE - 3/12/2009, 12:47 PM
Maybe if you guys keep talking there will be a deadpool movie!
Isact - 3/12/2009, 12:49 PM
im about to go bale-out on fox studios
Torque - 3/12/2009, 12:50 PM
Well, at least being all scarred up is a good reason to put on a mask for his next movie appearance....
BrunoDJ - 3/12/2009, 12:54 PM
Yeah so If by any chance, Deadpool/Reynolds (which would be "brainwashed" as weapon X1 to kill Wolverine) dies at the hands of Wolverine in the end, his body left to be destroyed on the compound, survives the destruction and resurects himself, his healing factor taking away all extra powers, physically rejecting the blades and he cuts his mouth open to reveal that his healing factor also "erased" his memory and leaves him wondering where he is and what happened with the experiments that left him all scarred up... *i'm gasping for air here*, It could have a chance to be a good movie.
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 1:02 PM
that isnt even that bad. its kinda lame cuz its like the same convenient memory loss bullshit they used for harry in spiderman 3. but its the only hope for a "good" movie like you said shaman.
Torque - 3/12/2009, 1:04 PM
I second my own comment, the makeup on his face resembles his mask and his mouth looks stiched up on the high-res versions of the toy photo. Its Deadpool Origins. Weird.
BrunoDJ - 3/12/2009, 1:08 PM
Fail...
Jetsaholic - 3/12/2009, 1:09 PM
Alten 2345 I hate You... i know you didnt make the toys, but after seeing those i have to focus my hate on something and i chose you .
shibazz - 3/12/2009, 1:17 PM
OH and Yer right about the hair Shaman ! I was always under the impression it was course and grew like that. Not this gay brushed out Bo Derrick Look. mmmmmm Bo Derrick!
shibazz - 3/12/2009, 1:19 PM
Since when are YOU into "Bo-s"? LOL
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 1:27 PM
Damnit! You've all done it, you've finally forced me on your terms. So, let's discuss this from a standpoint not my own... from a view that this is entirely probable. If this were the way the story pan's out, I'd prefer if it were Weapon XI whose name was Deadpool. After the final fight, Wade Wilson thinks the name is cool and steals it for his own. Strike a pose! This I could accept even without a bad taste in my mouth. I really couldn't see it pan out any other way without pissing everyone off. I refuse to accept anything in which Wade himself becomes Weapon XI/Deadpool. To do this would completely contradict so many things that have been layed before us in regards to this movie. Why mullings of a DP solo movie based upon the success of this? What happened to Reynolds requesting the role personally because he felt he could faithfully portray the character? What happened to Jackman's respect for Wolverine and his origins? Why the hell is Reynolds for some reason not good enough to play his own character for the climax? So much just doesn't make sense if this is the actual scenario we're faced with.

@JohnnyKrypton: Yes, very good. Those films and appearance's, those are his 'chops'. Congratulations on your fabulous display of typing prowess. Now, what acting 'chops' do you have? None!? Thought as much. Now if you've seen him in any of your listed roles, then you know he isn't a hack, not an Oscar winner, but he conveys his characters purpose and emotions well enough that it's coherent and believable. His best performance being 'Undisputed 2', I loved his character. Anyone else who hasn't seen it, go rent it. This guy has so much hand-to-hand combat training and is so fluid in his fight choreography. This guy is literally on world champion level... and he can act!!! With enough experience given to him, he could shape up to be an incredible leading man in films. On a side note I always thought Adkins would be a perfect Kreven the Hunter for a Spidey movie.

@theFACE: I totally agree with you about imdb.com being unreliable on this, and yes, even contradicting itself and citing the wrong casting decisions (if this BS is even true). I use imdb a lot and usually find them quite reliable, however, this ordeal has given me doubts.

@LaffaTaffa: Like Shaman, I too am having trouble understanding just what your issue is with this film(if any).

And to those of you who think you are reminding us that this is a Wolverine origin story, not a Deadpool one, we know. Haven't we all seen Jackman's Wolvie performance? I am not worried about how he will be portrayed because I trust Jackman and enjoy his translation of the character. Right now, I'm concerned with how they are going to portray Deadpool. While I'm not one of his hardcore fans like some of you(Gambit is the greatest of all time!), I do like his character and I'd like to see him done justice. Realize, I am familiar with and even understanding about 'creative libertie's' and the transition between mediums that require some character retooling. What we are talking about in this article isn't just a 'creative liberty', this is an outright aversion from the source material. So much so that I find it insulting, and if this is indeed true, seems as though it was done on purpose as a spit in the eye, a "Take that fanboy's!" slap in the face.

I guess I should be happy I haven't heard any word about butchering my favorite comic character of all time, Gambit.
TheMyth - 3/12/2009, 1:27 PM
Hey i'm with you about Gambit, Myth! I'm glad they haven't [frick]ed him up YET... for all we know... he could have been Silver Fox in disguise all along. But Deadpool was a SINCH to do and they [frick]ed him up... it is a slap in the face. I can't wait for your review Myth, to "debunk" all this shit!!! Just tell us it ain't so :) *Coors Light... the "magic" bullet*
Shaman - 3/12/2009, 1:36 PM
"shot crazy ass eye beam"

LOL So the beam comes out of his old "brown eye"?! :D
J. "Falcon" Ayers - 3/12/2009, 1:50 PM
This news totally bums me out. I was so excited for this movie and they are messing up my favorite character. I hate Fox!
BatPez - 3/12/2009, 1:57 PM
I've heard on the news that if this movie bombs, Jackman, has stated he'll never play Wolverine, again.
SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 2:01 PM
I already have my ticket. First showing of the day on May 1st. I can't wait to write the review. I'm so psyched! I know I've wrote this theory out several times, how Gambit is tied into Wolverine's origin. There is a way to somewhat do it and remain true to the comics. From what I've seen, all the other people and locales are in place, assuming the Weapon X prison facility is the Neverland Facility, to slide a cameo of Mr. Sinister. Not as a central character of any sort, just a walk in type deal. During Weapon X glory days, Mr. Sinister was the head scientist at the Neverland Facility. He was disguised, however, and only one other person knew who he truly was, Sabertooth. While Gambit never met Wolvie prior to joining the X-Men, Remy had had a few run ins with Sabertooth that predate his first appearance. Any X-fan knows all about Gambit's tie's to Sinister. This would also make Cyclops appearance easier to swallow, hell even welcomed. You may all hate me for this, but I'm glad they used the Weapon X program to toss in a few more characters that probably wouldn't have made it to the bigscreen otherwise. I'm stoked to see Blob and Emma Frost.

You know Shaman, I think they know they'd have me leading an angry mob across country on a headhunt for every sorry bastard unfortunate enough to have anything to do with pooching my favorite Comic Character of all time. Seriously, Gambit is to me as Superman or the entire Star Wars universe are to some people. They screw him up... well... I can't say what I'll do... as I don't want to be quoted as saying something if I have to do it ;).

@SirPrize: That is correct. The interview you mentioned was in an article on this site a few months back. Hugh was at a ComicCon and says flatout, but with a great attitude, "If after this movie the fans aren't happy with it, I will gladly walk away from playing the character." He goes on to say that he is positive it will be the most exciting, realistic view we've gotten of the character outside of comics to date. Also... lol... he said that he love's playing this character and has a deep respect for his fellow comic fans. He said he will play Wolverine as many times as fans wanted to see him in the role. I have a lot of respect for this guy. I have seen countless interviews/DVD special features with him talking about the character. He is by far the most sincere actor I've heard when commenting on Wolverine's character. He has a genuine enthusiasm about the role and making sure it's done right. He stated in one interview that he didn't like Ratner's 'softer' Logan and really wanted to make up for that in this movie. Seriously, how many actor's could come out and just say that without trying to butter someone's ass or sounding like they are reciting a memorized script provided by the studio marketing teams? I feel comfortable with him taking charge behind the scenes. In interviews, you can see he understands the character. It's the director's 'vision' of the character that the actor is employed to portray that often cause the character to fail. Sometimes people don't stop and think about that when gunning down an actor in a hail of bitter criticism.
TheMyth - 3/12/2009, 2:04 PM
amen
Justadjust - 3/12/2009, 2:28 PM
Thank god for any thing related to the "Avengers Project"... Marvel could use some redemption
Justadjust - 3/12/2009, 2:33 PM
@dogchasingcars who wrote: "071808 let me get something out here Styker didn't make deadpool. Dr. Killbrew actually made Deadpool "

I know Stryker didn't create Deadpool.

The Stryker remark was a quote from Hasbro's official description of the action figure, meaning Hasbro has was told that this character is Deadpool when they started working on the developement of the figure.

This leads me to believe that this is indeed Deadpool.

The character looks exactly like what some movie "geniuses" would come up with as an alternative to having a costume.

I can hear the conversation that lead to this travesty now:

"You know we can't have Deadpool in a costume; that just wouldn't work. So what do we do?"

"Hey, I've got it! Let's make him have a skin version of his costume! We can have his mouth skin-grafted shut and red circles around his eyes as kind of a skin simulation of his mask!"

"Yeah! And we can put red lines around his body in the general shape of where the black and red border each other on his costume!"

"Exactly!"

"You're a genius, dude!"

Idiots!

Shaman has offered the only ray of hope thus far, but the fact that this part of the review is true lends more credibility to the rest of the review, which included the character's death at the end.
071808 - 3/12/2009, 2:50 PM
has anyone thought that maybe weapon XI could be agent X ?
he has part of deadpools brain which makes him a kick ass fighter and gives him healing powers (as far as i know,if im wrong please correct me) but having part of deadpools brain means he cant shut up.....hence the mouth sewed shut ? hes also bald !
WALLNUTT - 3/12/2009, 2:56 PM
I am hoping so much that this is real. This is the best Deadpool has ever looked. I'm very excited. He looks much better than the charred appearance in that goofy red suit. Yes, I think this might be Fox's wisest move yet.
Hyson - 3/12/2009, 2:59 PM
Actually, I'm gonna withhold judgement for this movie. Hugh, is a great actor, hearing him hanging up the claws if this film fails is really perturbing.

If this film fails, it all falls on Fox. Not Hugh, not Ryan, and not Liev.

I have a gut feeling why they are re-shooting footage is probably due to Hugh's, "if the fans aren't happy, I'll walk away" interview. Cause after this interview, all of a sudden I'm hearing re-shooting of Wolverine rumors.

I'm not a Gambit fan, I grew up on Wolverine. Frank Miller's version (I have all 4) of Wolverine was my influence to illustrate and paint. I'm not much of a Marvel fan anymore, I've become tired of seeing Wolverine in every other issue, every other title, having multiple Wolverine spin-offs and Wolverine clones. The concept of Wolverine, is getting old to me. I've been collecting comics since the late 70's. I remember picking up the Dark Knight when it first came out, the first issue of TMNT, the Watchmen, Frank Miller's Wolverine mini-series and many more. I'm a Vertigo man now, well for now.

When Marvel decommissioned the Uncanny X-Men, and released the X-Men, Marvel basically became dead to me. Then they try to reboot it and it's not the same. Art is shit and the story lines appear to be written by high school drop outs. I'm harder on comics than ever before, why, I used to pay 20 cents per issue and now they are 2-5 bucks. I have the power to judge, that power is in my money clip.

Till then, I'll be waiting patiently for a review from the Myth, co-workers and friends.
SirPrize - 3/12/2009, 3:23 PM
Here's an IESB interview with Tom Rothman from last fall:

IESB: So, we get teased in the Wolverine trailer with Deadpool, he's a fan favorite, another second tier Iron Man-like character, and Ryan Reynolds has been dying to play this guy for years and I think that's why he even did the cameo because he wants a stand alone film. Any movement there?

TR: Yes and no, I mean, Deadpool is an integral part of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, we are in the process now, of doing all the CG work to create that character at an A +++ level, that's being done in truly as state of the art fashion as possible...

IESB: Scarring and all?

TR: It will be very rewarding for the fans, let's put it that way. It's a high level endeavor because he figures importantly in the movie, so whether he'll spin off into his own movie, if that's what you're asking, I don't know the answer. We will have to see.


To me it sounds like Rothman's thinking, "Well, I don't really see how we can have a spin-off with Ryan since it's a different guy playing him at the end and we kill the character off anyway, but maybe we can arrange something."

Good grief.
071808 - 3/12/2009, 3:29 PM
Just read something interesting on wiki (I know),

"Benioff wrote the character into the script in a manner Jackman described as fun, but would also deviate from some of his traits"

Like I said, if it talks like a duck...
Justadjust - 3/12/2009, 4:05 PM
and yeah i thought that i heard the Fox was interested in maybe making a Deadpool spinoff...if that was so, why would they end the character in such a way that he stops being Deadpool to be Weapon XI, who probably dies at the end of the movie?

No...it cant be...i decided, i dont believe this shit
JeremyBentham - 3/12/2009, 4:28 PM
sounds about right. when i saw this character whose mouth had been erased or sewn shut, i had a strong inkling that it was gonna be deadpool. If you know the formula for movies, it's easy to tell alot from a few clues. The merc with a mouth losing his most entertaining apparatus sounds like a shallow hollywood plot point to me. because of us there might be yet another prequel for deadpool(ryan). He'll probably do a good job.
Betty - 3/12/2009, 4:36 PM
The "liberties" Jackman were talking about,are in the origin story,style of costume/uniform/clothes,and settings,NOT the characters themselves.(at least not to a large degree).Deadpool may not have the exact humor he does in the comic,Gambit might not have the thick accent...and so on(nothing major).I have it from a VERY reliable source that this is not Deadpool(at least not the only Deadpool),and without giving to much away,(but just enough to keep some of you from hanging yourselves),you will see Wilson dawn "the mask"(but just a teaser).From the way it was explained to me,the way it appears now is the way it was GOING TO BE DONE,but after the shots were finished and edited,some of the cast(I won't mention names) weren't happy with it.So they re-wrote,re-shot,and re-edited,(less than 1/2)but a good bit of the story involving 3 of the characters (Deadpool being one,the main one).The pictures of the toys you see are old pics from designs before the revamp of script.Deadpool's origin is the biggest concern(still) for some of the cast and crew. take it or leave it,it's up to you,but that is the way it was explained to me(from a friend of mine who should know).I hope this eases you're mind.
don1 - 3/12/2009, 4:44 PM
@071808

I've quoted that interview a million times before and showed people it on here because I though it confirmed that Deadpool wasn't going to be f*cked up. Not so much anymore.

@shibazz

Don't shoot the messenger dude:) I just wanna say that even though I posted that pic and wrote the article about the Toyfare Magazine picture, it doesn't necessarily mean I'm totally sold on those pictures being correct. I was just posting what I considered a "newsworthy" item i.e. a leading toy magazine published by the leading comic book magazine, Wizard, ran a story confirming that name.

For all I know Toyfare got it wrong. But you add that together with everything else we're hearing and seeing, it's starting to look more like reality rather than rumor. Unfortunately every thing we're seeing is starting to corroborate everything else:(
alten2345 - 3/12/2009, 4:53 PM
Starting to night....actors will die.....Im a man of my word...........
TheSoulEater - 3/12/2009, 4:55 PM
Well... this certainly does suck. Maybe we'll get lucky and Deadpool will still end up being cool.
DarkAvengers - 3/12/2009, 4:59 PM
oh boo hoo papa smurf!
Betty - 3/12/2009, 5:06 PM
Alten why are you trying to give me hope ? only so it can be dashed out again?!? my little heart cant take it any more! and you cannot escape your fate. For me you will be forever tied into this atrocity, maybe even as its ring leader! RAlly 'hind me boys and girls and lets show Alten our hate !!! haha!
shibazz - 3/12/2009, 5:16 PM
@don1: You have got the best explanation resolving ultimately that this is horseshyt. I'm tellin you, there is noway in hell they would do this. What you have posted is brief, but solid. I just want to know how you know this to be fact. The only thing that keeps me from buying your story 100% is some way to check your information against. When you claimed the reshoot's earlier this year were because several cast members didn't like the ending, I felt that to be a plausible event and even something I would count on given Hughs appreciation for the character and Reynolds requesting the role of DP. Good stuff!
TheMyth - 3/12/2009, 5:22 PM
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/x-men-origins-wolverine-solving-the-deadpool-mystery.php

helpful article

read his conclusion/possible spoilers
hooked777 - 3/12/2009, 5:32 PM
@shibazz

Yes I am the ringleader. And little did you know, I've been behind every bad choice in movies and comic books for the last 30+ years. And here are some of the other bad ideas I've come up with that I'm sure you hate:

1. Greedo shooting first
2. Jar Jar Binks
3. CGI Jabba
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze: "Just chill"
5. The line "Holy rusted metal, Batman" from Batman Forever.
6. The Clone Saga in Spider-Man
7. Ewoks
8. "Dark" Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3
9. Four words: "I'm the Juggernaut Bitch."
10. Whiny Hayden Christenson as Anakin.
11. Running zombies
12. Bat-Nipples
alten2345 - 3/12/2009, 5:32 PM
@fotc
i hope that happens...it doesnt make it right at all..but it does make it better...and hopefully at the end the reshoots have to do with wade putting the mask on..that would kick assssssssss
hooked777 - 3/12/2009, 6:10 PM
i can live with that
Torque - 3/12/2009, 6:11 PM
@hooked777: Good link! While that article didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, I can relate to it's author's fanboy enthusiasm. I am still hoping that the reshoots made Weapon XI and DP 2 separate people. If he has to be Weapon XI(can't believe I'm saying this) then I can settle with how it was offered in that article. They could have done this without giving Weapon XI some of his ridiculous powers, like the Baraka swords for starters, that is so retarded. It's like Gavin Hood had his 8-year old nephew onset that day and asked the boy, "How can we make this guy cooler?" to which the child eagerly replies, "Lets put swords in his arms!" Hood winks(pun intended) and says, "Sure thing buddy. That would be very cool." Cykes optic blasts are a bit much, too. This still hurts if it's true, no matter how it's sliced. All the threads I'm finding push more and more to our worst fear.

@fotc: I half-hartedly agree with Hooked777 in regards to your post. There is just a level of deception I feel I've been a victim of here. For all these long months, we have all understood it to be Sabertooth as the central villain to which our climax would revolve. Everything all of us had seen up to about a week ago supported that belief. Now, just over a month from release, this is uncovered. Dirty pool! Weapon XI has never appeared in a comic to date, but he has been mentioned by John Sublime, who also added that XI was created for the singular purpose of hunting and killing Wolverine. However, no other allusions to the character are ever made again until this movie.

While reading that article, I saw something that gave me goosebumps and I jumped out of my seat. One of the toy character set packages is called... DUM DUM DUM... The Hunt for Mr. Sinister! I actually got an adrenaline rush, my heart was pounding, I thought this meant the Sinister tie-in I have been predicting/hoping for. Then I scroll down to see another set pack with Apocalypse and Angel... oh, well. Maybe, if I really wish hard enough, a Sinister tie-in will magically appear within the film if it's not there already.
TheMyth - 3/12/2009, 6:13 PM
*fotc

ill believe that to calm my nerves until i see the movie or we get new news....thanks man
WebSlinger22 - 3/12/2009, 6:19 PM
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