Audiences were shocked to hear that Deadpool’s director Tim Miller decided to walk away from working on Deadpool 2. A variety of rumors spread about why the director would want to part ways, but now he’s stepped up to explain.
In an interview with CG Garage, the director said:
“I just want to say one thing to the geek audience out there, because it’s important to me what the geeks and nerds of the world think because they are my brothers and sisters. I didn’t want to make some stylized movie that was 3 times the budget. If you read the internet — who cares, really? But for those of you who do, I wanted to make the same kind of movie that we made before because I think that’s the right movie to make for the character. So don’t believe what you read on the internet.”
He also responded to rumors saying he wanted to cast Kyle Chandler as Cable.
“I wanted to do the same thing [as the first movie]. Kyle Chandler was not going to be Cable. All this stuff that I read kind of kills me.”
In regards to the sequel, he wishes it the best of luck.
“I wish them nothing but good — I hope it’s great. I hope it’s a great movie. Because I love the character and I think it’s great, and I love all the actors and I want to see them successful again. I haven’t met David, but he’s a great guy from everything I’ve heard. I want nothing but the best for the character. And for Fox, too. They deserve to make more money. They need to make more money [laughs]. They were great. They were terrific.”
It does sound a little worrisome that the film no longer meets the original director’s wishes, but who knows, maybe the change in style will be for the best? After all, even Miller seems to be keeping positive.
Deadpool 2 hits theaters January 12, 2018.
Source: Collider