Published 23:37 IST, February 24th 2020

'Deadpool 3' to be helmed by the 'Jojo Rabbit' director Taika Waititi?

According to recent reports by an entertainment portal, the 'Jojo Rabbit' director, Taika Waititi, might be the one to direct Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3.

Reported by: Siddharth Iyer
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Taika Waititi recently became talk of town after release of his massively acclaimed satirical comedy, Jojo Rabbit. director has also previously dabbled in superhero genre. Taika Waititi was director of highly beloved MCU film, Thor: RagnarokThor: Ragnarok was kwn for its comedy and how it deviated from formula of previous Thor films. According to latest reports, Ryan Reylds' Depool 3 might also be directed by Taika Waititi. 

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Will Taika Waititi direct Depool 3?

According to latest reports from an Entertainment Portal, Taika Waititi might be director of upcoming Depool 3. Back in 2018, Depool 2 director, David Leitch h said that he wanted to work on next Depool film as well. He h also stated that he would be grateful to work on something starring Ryan Reylds again and that it all just depended on time and place. However, according to Entertainment Portal, Fox did t want same director for Depool 3. 

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Furr, portal also claimed that Taika Waititi could be selected to direct Depool 3. Back in October of 2019, writers Reese and Wernick, who h written script for first two Depool films, h stated that y h completed script for Depool 3 and y were just awaiting Marvel's orders to begin filming. Ryan Reylds h also revealed that he h begun filming for Depool 3 back in December. 

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Taika Waititi also recently won  Acemy Award for Best apted Screenplay, for his film Jojo Rabbit. By winning award, Taika Waititi became first-ever man of Maori descent to win an Oscar. Or than Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi also directed  mockumentary, What We Do in Shows, which became a cult hit upon its release. 

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23:37 IST, February 24th 2020