The Disney and Fox merger is well on its way to becoming reality, which likely means many previously unusable Marvel characters are coming to the MCU. The X-Men and Fantastic Four may be due for a reboot with a fresh cast and a new approach. But what about Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth? Deadpool is still riding an incredible wave of popularity that’s currently unmatched by the X-Men or the FF. Obviously, there will be a place for Deadpool at the table. Today’s Nerdist News is looking at potential ways that the recently announced Deadpool 2 PG-13 cut may bring the titular antihero into the MCU fold.[brightcove video_id=”5844004886001″ brightcove_account_id=”3653334524001″ brightcove_player_id=”rJs2ZD8x”]Join guest host Amy Vorpahl as she makes the case that the new family friendly version of Deadpool 2 could be the game changer that allows him into “a much bigger universe,” as Nick Fury used to say. It’s pretty likely Disney and Marvel will want to retain Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, since he’s been the driving force behind the first two blockbuster films. That’s where the PG-13 cut comes in, and it may re-contextualize everything we knew about Deadpool.
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