Ryan Reynolds will star in upcoming blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine.


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The 31-year-old star has reportedly signed up to play legendary comic-book villain Deadpool in the highly-anticipated movie alongside Australian actor Hugh Jackman.

A source said: “Fans were excited by rumours the film would feature Deadpool because he’s a legendary villain for Marvel comics readers. So they’ll be delighted to know Ryan’s going to play him.

“Deadpool is a mentally unstable mercenary, with special healing powers just like Wolverine’s. He is full of funny one-liners and wisecracks. It’s just the sort of thing Ryan is great at.”

Ryan – who will don Deadpool’s trademark tight red costume for the role – recently admitted he is partial to wearing a “red onesie”.

Speaking about the possibility of playing superhero The Flash in another project, he said: “I’ve been known to wear red unitards at various parties around town, so I’m in.”

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is scheduled for release in 2009.