Tim Miller Reflects on Nearly a Decade Since "Deadpool" and His Future in Superhero Films
It’s hard to believe that almost a decade has passed since Tim Miller took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con and unveiled the first trailer for "Deadpool." That moment not only had fans clamoring for a second viewing but also launched a wildly successful franchise. Now, after dedicating his time to creating two acclaimed adult animated series—Netflix’s "Love, Death & Robots" and Prime Video’s "Secret Level"—Miller is eager to dive back into the superhero genre.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, while promoting the new season of his Netflix series, Miller was asked how he would revitalize the superhero landscape on this significant anniversary of "Deadpool." "I believe Marvel has a secret weapon that’s yet to be fully utilized—the entire X-Men universe," Miller shared, revealing his deep-rooted passion for these characters. "The X-Men were what drew me into comics in the first place. I even reached out to [Marvel head] Kevin Feige, expressing my desire to work on an X-Men project. I had an X-Men movie in development at Fox before the merger, which I was really excited about. It was inspired by X-Men #143, a story that combined elements of ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Alien.’"
Miller also expressed enthusiasm for DC’s potential adaptations, specifically mentioning "The Authority," which he considers his all-time favorite comic. "Imagine the Justice League, but with a more lethal approach. There’s still so much untapped potential in the superhero genre, with countless stories waiting to be told."
He shared his thoughts on the recent Marvel release, "Thunderbolts," which, despite facing some box office challenges, received positive reviews. "I thought ‘Thunderbolts’ was fantastic," he said. "Florence Pugh was outstanding, and the entire cast delivered remarkable performances. The action was both exciting and grounded, and the film maintained a thematically consistent narrative—something that’s often overlooked but incredibly important."
When asked if he feels he receives adequate credit for launching the "Deadpool" franchise, which saw its blockbuster third installment, "Deadpool & Wolverine," hit theaters last year, Miller responded with humility. "I’m aware that I’ve received more than my fair share of recognition," he admitted. "I consider myself the luckiest nerd on the planet. I have nothing to complain about. Ryan Reynolds absolutely nailed it. I never anticipated starting my own studio or directing a successful feature like ‘Deadpool,’ let alone working on projects like ‘Terminator: Dark Fate.’ While ‘Dark Fate’ didn’t perform as well financially at first, it has since turned a profit. Working on ‘Love, Death & Robots’ is one of my proudest achievements. And even though I may be getting older, I’m far from done."
As Tim Miller prepares to re-enter the superhero arena, fans eagerly await what he will bring to the table next. The future of comic book adaptations is bright, and with Miller at the helm, it promises to be exciting.
