Ryan Reynolds discussed the origins of the "Deadpool" franchise with The New York Times, recalling its challenging beginnings.
The first "Deadpool" movie took a decade to get greenlit by 20th Century Fox, with Reynolds heavily involved from the start.
Reynolds paid out of pocket for screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick to be on set, forming a de facto writers room.
He sacrificed his salary to ensure the script's integrity, believing that lack of time and money fostered creativity.
Reynolds emphasized character development over spectacle, a unique approach for a comic book movie.
Working closely with Reese, Wernick, and director Tim Miller, they spent six years developing the script.
Despite Fox not paying for the writers' presence on set, Reynolds' investment ensured the project's success.
Reynolds was later credited as a co-writer for "Deadpool 2," solidifying his creative influence.
For "Deadpool and Wolverine," Reynolds, Reese, Wernick, Zeb Wells, and director Shawn Levy aimed to preserve the original film's spirit.
Now backed by Disney's resources after acquiring Fox, "Deadpool and Wolverine" has a more substantial budget, yet Reynolds strives to maintain the original's creative essence.
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