After Tim Miller's departure, "Deadpool 2" is back on track and will reportedly start production in 2017.
The sequel is definitely happening given the surprising box-office performance of the first "Deadpool" movie despite the surprising departure of director Tim Miller. Replacing him is "John Wick" director David Leitch, Omega Underground reported.
Miller's departure had inevitable consequences for the sequel. For one, the development and the production resulted with some delays.
It was rumored that Miller's decision to step down was due to creative differences with lead star Ryan Reynolds. Miller reportedly wanted to feature a new "X-Men" ensemble alongside Deadpool, which would entail a significantly costly production that the first film. To clarify, Miller spoke up about the issue and said that he actually wanted to do the same thing as the first movie. He went to say that in his mind, Kyle Chandler "is not going to be Cable."
As for Reynolds, the actor reportedly wanted to follow the format of the first film that predominantly featured Deadpool albeit with a help from supporting casts. This gets the support of producer Simon Kinberg who has already affirmed his commitment to creating a low-key sequel similar to the first film, Screen Rant reported.
Meanwhile, the script for the sequel has already been finished but given the change of plans for "Deadpool 2," writers Reese and Wernick will have some tweaks to do. The production date is tagged sometime in June, this gives enough room for any adjustment or alteration brought about by Miller's departure. Additionally, this should also be a good time to get Leitch up to speed with the latest developments.