"Zombieland" scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have been hired to pen the screenplay for "Deadpool", the "X-Men" spin-off in development at 20th Century Fox, a report at Variety confirming a month old rumor from CHUD.

 

Ryan Reynolds, who played the wisecracking mercenary character in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and is slated to reprise it, has a window in his schedule after wrapping Martin Campbell's "Green Lantern" this summer. Reynolds has been bulking up to play the DC Comics hero, thus he would already be in shape to play the Marvel anti-hero if the script is ready by the Summer.

 

The story is expected to stay true to the mythology of "Deadpool" as Reynolds is a huge fan and protector of the property. Lauren Shuler Donner is producing.

 

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"X-Men" visual effects artist Tim Miller is set to make his feature directing debut on "X-Men Origins: Deadpool" for 20th Century Fox reports Deadline.

 

Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick ("Zombieland") were hired last year to pen the project based on the character Ryan Reynolds portrayed in last year's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and is expected to reprise again in this.

 

The character is Wade Wilson, a smart-mouthed mercenary who undergoes a military experiment to replicate Wolverine's mutant healing factor. The experiment is a success, but he is rendered severely scarred.

 

Miller created and owns Blur Studio which is doing pre-vis work on Ron Howard's "The Dark Tower" film adaptations at present. Miller himself has directed numerous cutting-edge video game trailers.