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Crooked Table Podcast: Episode 78 — Is Deadpool the Key to Rebooting the X-Men Franchise?

In Episode 78 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Robert Yaniz Jr. takes a long, hard look at Deadpool 2 and whether the Merc with the Mouth actually serves as the perfect opportunity for Fox, Marvel or both (depending on how Disney’s acquisition of Fox turns out) to finally launch into the long-rumored top-to-bottom reboot of the convoluted and splintered X-Men film franchise.

After all, Ryan Reynolds’ anti-hero is already the biggest audience draw within the X-verse. So it stands to reason that he would serve as the launchpad for new interpretations on other mutant mainstays of Marvel Comics.

Scoop up those chimichangas, and let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Deadpool 2 synopsis courtesy of Fox (yes, seriously):

After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Miami’s hottest bartender, while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.

Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool

We’re excited to hear your feedback as the Crooked Table Podcast continues to evolve. As usual, the show does feature explicit language and, as such, is best considered NSFW.

Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES

Previously on the Crooked Table Podcast: http://www.crookedtable.com/2018/05/13/evil-dead-2-podcast/

Rob’s original Cheat Sheet article: https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/reasons-deadpool-should-kick-off-a-new-x-men-universe.html/?a=viewall

Rob’s Deadpool review: http://www.crookedtable.com/2016/02/21/review-deadpool/

Rob and Freddy discuss Deadpool: http://www.crookedtable.com/2016/03/01/crooked-table-podcast-episode-20-oscars-marvel/

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