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the simple fact is that Fox is losing the blockbuster race against Warner Bros. and Marvel/Universal...if they want to keep their profits up they are going to need make a certain amount of comic books movies a year...since they only have the rights to a limited amount of Marvel characters they're are going to have to use up all the characters from X-Men since they are the most known and cherished..compared to say Daredevil and Fantastic Four
But all he did was break into the tunnels, he didn't actually kill anyone. I don't think Fox, or anyone, can justify a $150 million Gambit movie. If you see spin-offs, you're probably going to see much smaller movies, like $60-80. They won't be aiming for Blockbusters. As cool as Gambit and Deadpool are, neither are names that resonate with non-comic fans.
you're right Fox more than likely will make a lower budget film maybe on the same level as the first two Blade movies...speaking of Blade, you'd think that since Warner Bros. finally owns a Marvel character they'd get work on Blade 4
I do think Gambit has a chance at being featured in more X-men films now, even if they don't give him his own spin-off. (I'm not saying for a moment I don't want to see such a thing come about; I just don't think it's as likely as a Deadpool flick.) I hope the studios got the message when the fanbase reacted so strongly to Gambit's absence in X3. A lot of fans had been waiting for him to show up ever since his name appeared in that database in X2.
As for Singer and Hayter... I'm right there with you on that if they go for a solo flick. I was fairly pleased with Kitsch as Remy, but I'd love to hear him take on a little more of the accent. I know in XO:W they gave him the Ultimates sort of Southern/Cajun hybrid, but... It's a thing, for me. I wasn't crazy about the eyes, either. Remy's eyes have always been a key trait of his, and I was hoping they'd stay a bit truer to that. Oh well. Minor things, pick your battles, etc. When all's said and done, I'm pleased enough with the way Gambit turned out in this one that I guess I can forgive the little things.
Dennis
to be honest I really didn't know much about Deadpool before Wolverine and it's mostly because I didn't notice him in a majority of the comics..I knew the back story somewhat but the average moviegoer isn't going to know who he is...Gambit on the other hand is very well known X-Men member and fans have been dying to see him since the first film..I don't think there were as many people asking for a Deadpool movie
I also liked Kitsch as Gambit, just not sure if FOX is willing to take that gamble.
Dennis
Magneto is on hold until they can get David S. Goyer off his high-horse wanting to direct it....I really doubt it's going to get made anytime soon...X-Men: First Class is the one the studio is eager to make because it's starring a ton of small/unknown actors, so they can make it for a lot less....I really think it would end up X-Men super-lite the same level of awful as X3....it's more than likely going to end up looking like some crappy CW show along with the same acting talent...instead of developing another franchise with Gambit and Deadpool...they're going to make a film similar to what we saw with Dragonball or Chun-Li because they don't know the properly formula to make these movies work... I really doubt that fans want to see X-Men: First Class...it's just an excuse not to make X-Men 4 which everyone would rather see
Spin-offs Fans Want:
Gambit is the best bet for the film "fans" actually want to see, myself included...if they do it properly if could be their next franchise...some of the better Gambit stories involved him joining Mr. Sinister's Marauders trying to find a way to control his powers...he ends up along with Sabertooth and Mystique causing the mass murder of the Morlocks...it would be a lot darker than what we've seen...they could along with the Thieves Guild making it a massive mutant gang war flick....if that doesn't work they could always use the Sentinels or Omega Red as the villains... I mean if they can get Singer for Gambit that would be the greatest thing ever and expect it being epic...David Hayter needs to return and write a decent script because they've been slacking on the quality of the writing
when it comes to Deadpool they'd have to completely re-tell the story of Wade Wilson and give the character the respect...he's one of the better and more interesting characters in the X-Men universe...it's just going to be the film they make after a majority of the others...I hope to see more Scott Adkins along with the fast talking of Ryan Reynolds
they really should be focusing on developing Wolverine 2 thats what the biggest point is from this weekend's box office
Why try, if you can make tons of cash without writing a decent story or characters?
Dennis
I doubt that they aren't trying to improve character development for Wolverine 2...Fox approached the Slumdog Millionaire screenwriter, that's at least start in the right direction...along with the possiblity Zack Snyder could direct the sequel
If they bring back Bryan Singer that would be great. JJ Abrams or Zach Snyder as a director would give me hope as well.
Dennis
when it comes to Singer, I'm doubtful he's going to be asked back for another Superman...J.J. Abrams might end up taking over....Singer loves X-Men I just think he was tired of directing the same movie...if they do offer him Gambit or Deadpool I think he'd take it because the material hasn't really been done and it's a different superhero outlet for him...Deadpool could end up very cool with Singer behind it
when it comes to Remy's eyes I'm sure they could end up making the red more apparent with contacts..similar to the somewhat cool effect in Dune....I think his increased power from Mr. Sinister could have a role in it...also be kind to Kitsch he is a Canadian actor who more than likely isn't exposed to that accent on a daily basis...most Americans can't even do a Cajun or Southern accent properly