By Roxy Simons and Rod Ardehali For Mailonline
Published: 01:57 BST, 18 April 2019 | Updated: 01:57 BST, 18 April 2019
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He's the beloved anti-hero whose foul-mouthed nature and dark humour has made him a fan favourite.
And Marvel Studios Chief Kevin Feige has said the R-rated Deadpool franchise, which stars Ryan Reynolds in the lead role, will stay the same following Disney's takeover of 21st Century Fox.
Speaking to Variety on Tuesday, the president of Marvel Studios, 45, said: 'When we were purchased, Bob [Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company] said to us, "If it's not broke, don't fix it."
Staying as he is: Ryan Reynold's R-rated Deadpool franchise won't change after Disney's takeover of 21st Century Fox, it was revealed on Tuesday
He went on: 'There's no question that Deadpool is working, so why would we change it?'
In March, Reynolds welcomed the $71 billion Walt Disney Co. acquisition of 21st Century Fox in his own inimitable style.
The Hollywood star, who has amassed a cult following on social
