‘Deadpool 2’ Loses Another Team Member: Composer Junkie XL Followed The Footsteps Of Director Tim Miller What Will Happen Next?
Composer Junkie XL just announced that he will not be the associated with "Deadpool 2." The decision came weeks after Director Tim Miller departed from the project as well. Miller cited "creative differences" as the reason for leaving the project.
Sources reported that Director Tim Miller's vision for the film is different from what actor Ryan Reynolds and writers Rhett Reese and Paul Warnick wants. Rumors are circulating that Director Tim Miller wanted "Deadpool 2" to be bigger than the original film and others feel differently. According to Cinema Blend, 20th Century Fox is actively looking for a replacement for Tim Miller.
Junkie XL, real name Tom Holkenborg, made the announcement on his Facebook page. The highly acclaimed composer stated that it was Director Tim Miller who introduced him to the project and that it doesn't feel right continuing the project without Miller, Coming Soon reports. He also added that being involved with the project is a defining moment in his life - both professionally and personally.
Read his full statement below.
Junkie XL is known for his work on "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," "Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice" and "Justice League." He also worked on the following movies as well, "300: Rise of an Empire," "Mad Max: Fury Road," and "Black Mass."
"Deadpool 2" is set to hit theaters in 2018 which gives the studio a lot of time to look for a replacement. It has been reported that there are three top contenders for the directorial seat - David Leitch, Drew Goddard, and Magnus Martens.
As for Junkie XL's replacement, 20th Century Fox is yet to make an announcement. Fans are hoping that this is the last setback for "Deadpool 2." The plot of the film is still under wraps, probably because of the rumored differences between the cast and crew of the movie.
