After thefirst trailerwas released back in July at Comic Con,Deadpoolinstantly became one of the most highly-anticipated films of 2016. While it isn’t known when the next trailer will debut, composerTom Holkenberg, a.k.a.Junkie XL, revealed over the weekend that he will be providing the score for this upcoming superhero movie. The composer announced that he starts work on the score on Monday.
Based uponMarvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero,Deadpooltells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenaryWade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter egoDeadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor,Deadpoolhunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
The supporting cast includesMorena Baccarinas Wade’s girlfriend Vanessa Carlyle, a.k.a. Copycat,Gina Caranoas Angel Dust,Ed Skreinas Ajax,T.J. Milleras Wesel,Andre Tricoteuxas Colossus andLeslie Uggamsas Blind Al. There have been rumors thatHugh Jackmanmay have a cameo as Wolverine, but that has not been confirmed at this time. There has also been a rumor that 20th Century Fox is moving forward withDeadpool 2, in place of a sequel to this summer’s box office bomb,Fantastic Four.
Tim MillerdirectsDeadpoolfrom a screenplay byRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick.Deadpoolis slated for release on July 18, 2025, going up against Warner Bros.‘How to Be Singleand Paramount’s comedy sequelZoolander 2. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long before the next trailer debuts, but until then, check out this new photo fromDeadpool.
Junkie XLmost recently composed the score forMad Max: Fury RoadandBlack Mass. He also scored upcoming films such asKill Your Friends,Point BreakandBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Are you looking forward toJunkie XLcrafting the score forDeadpool? Let us know what you think, and stay tuned for more updates on thissuperhero movie.
