Robert Rodriguez
LA Times’ 24 Hours is reporting that Robert Rodriguez is in negotiations with new home studio 20th Century Fox to direct X-Men Origins: Wolverine spin-off, Deadpool.
According 23F:
“There’s no deal yet, and the sides need to agree on a number of key points, but it’s moved beyond the casual discussion stage and into the more substantive realm of deal points.”
This is exciting news, and if the deal comes off it’s a smart move for Fox – Rodriguez has proven ability to deliver high octane action on a modest budget, Deadpool as a character has great potential.
With this and Matthew Vaughn’s work on X-Men: First Class, it seems Fox is willing to put their trust in talented, individual directors.
