The latter’s backstory is a convoluted mess of timelines, but director David Leitch recently spoke to the source material, and how Cable and Deadpool’s comic book relationship will be honored when Deadpool 2 finally arrives in theaters.
Between the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Extended Universe, and X-Men franchise, there is no shortage of comic book adaptations hitting the silver screen.
And while some critics fear that the genre will soon become too saturated and predictable, certain films defy expectations like Deadpool.
The fourth wall breaking romp is set to deliver a sequel next June, and will bring in new mutant characters Domino and Cable to the fray.