‘Deadpool 2’ eyes ‘John Wick’ director David Leitch to replace Tim Miller (Exclusive)
LOS ANGELES — John Wick director David Leitch is the strong frontrunner to direct Deadpool 2, which lost director Tim Miller over creative differences with Ryan Reynolds, several individuals familiar with the project have told Mashable.
Representatives for 20th Century Fox and Leitch did not immediately respond to after-hours requests for comment.
Deadpool 2 found itself in sudden need of a director earlier this week, when original Deadpool director Miller exited the sequel due to creative differences with star Ryan Reynolds. Insiders say Reynolds was given more creative control on the sequel and that he clashed with Miller over casting, among other issues.
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