Will 'Deadpool' Fans See David Leitch Back in the Director’s Chair?
Leitch clarified he’d come back only under specific creative conditions.
When I read David Leitch’s interview about possibly returning to the Deadpool franchise, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and understanding. The guy directed Deadpool 2, which was a massive hit, but he’s clear that he won’t come back unless the conditions are right —and honestly, that makes total sense to me.
Leitch said, "Yes, the answer is yes. If we were in charge of the architecture of a universe that was around a particular IP, that scratches the creative itch."
Reading that, I immediately got why he’s holding out. He’s not just looking to direct a cool superhero movie; he wants to build something from the ground up.
To me, that’s refreshing. So many directors just jump from project to project, but Leitch is thinking bigger.
He added, "It’s less of the director-producer for hire and more, 'If you want to let us architect the universe, that’s really exciting to us.'" That’s the kind of creative control I wish more filmmakers had.
I also like that he mentioned Kelly McCormick and their focus on building franchises. It tells me Leitch isn’t dismissing Deadpool entirely—he just wants the right conditions. And I get that. If he’s shaping the world, the tone, and the characters from the start, it’s going to feel authentic.
Personally, I hope Marvel and Leitch find a way to make it work. A Deadpool film with him fully in the driver’s seat? That’s something I’d be first in line to see.
