# Unveiling the Original Vision for Deadpool: Insights from Screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick
Deadpool, the beloved anti-hero of the Marvel universe, was initially scripted with a much broader scope than fans might expect. According to screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, there were plans for Deadpool to interact with iconic characters such as Iron Man. However, these ambitions faced obstacles when Marvel stepped in.
## The Initial Crossovers
In an interview with industry insiders, Reese and Wernick unveiled some exciting concepts that never saw the light of day. At one point in the creative process, Deadpool was envisioned as having encounters not just with Iron Man but potentially other major figures from the Avengers lineup too. This expansive idea aimed at placing Deadpool amid a dynamic superhero context distinctly departed from what ultimately unfolded on screen.
## Interventions by Marvel
The narrative change occurred due to Marvel’s involvement which directed how inter-character dynamics would play out within their cinematic universe. While collaborations among superheroes are commonplace now—consider last year’s box office smash featuring multiple characters—the vision for an earlier integration involving Deadpool suggests how shifting creative frameworks can redefine character trajectories.
## A New Direction
Ultimately forced to adjust their storyline following these developments, Reese and Wernick crafted a unique path for Deadpool that blended fourth-wall-breaking humor with its own storyline while still establishing him firmly within his own universe. This decision helped cement the character’s distinct identity separate from even more classic heroes like Iron Man or Captain America.
while fans may wonder about what could have been had this original crossover taken place, it is clear that such interventions shaped not only the fate of Deadpool but perhaps also defined newer models for hero storytelling in modern cinema.
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