Superhero Bits: Deadpool 3 Is Absolutely R-Rated, A New Ms. Marvel Poster & More

The folks at Threezero have offered a little tease of their upcoming "Bloodshot" figure based on the Valiant Comics character of the same name. At the time of this writing, precious little has been revealed other than the above image on Instagram, but we can see this is more faithful to the comics than it is Vin Diesel's 2020 movie based on the hero (which somehow might get a sequel). No word yet on how much this is going to set you back or when pre-orders will go live, but stay tuned for more info in the near future.

It remains woefully unclear as to when we will see Wyatt Russell again in the MCU as John Walker, aka the failed Captain America replacement known as U.S. Agent. He appeared as a major character in "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and was offered something of a redemption arc in the show's finale, so it seems likely he'll show up again somewhere, someday. Russell, in speaking with The Hollywood Reporter recently, couldn't shed much light on things, but did express an eagerness to suit back up:

"I really enjoy playing the character and my experience working with Marvel was an unbelievable working experience and collaborative, working with Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan and Kari Skogland. The teams they have there are unbelievable, it's why they make great things. So, anytime I get the opportunity or hear about the chance to reprise a character or work for Marvel again, it's very exciting because the people are wonderful. So, hopefully, I'll get to do it again. We'll see."

At the very least, it doesn't seem like it would be tough to get him to sign on the dotted line.

The "Blade" reboot is quietly coming along behind the scenes at Marvel Studios. Reporter Will Mavity has revealed that cinematographer Damian Garcia ("Narcos: Mexico") has boarded the much-anticipated project. Mahershala Ali ("Moonlight") is still set to star in the lead role, with Delroy Lindo ("Da 5 Bloods") also on board. Bassam Tariq ("Mogul Mowgli") is in the director's chair, but there's no word yet on when filming will begin. Even so, it's starting to feel increasingly like cameras will get rolling before year's end.

There has been much confusion regarding "Deadpool 3" in the four years since "Deadpool 2" hit theaters, mostly because of the three years that have passed since the Disney/Fox merger closed. Well, the good news is that writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who worked on the first two films, recently told The Playlist that the sequel will "absolutely" be R-rated despite being under Disney's roof. Reese had this to say to the outlet on that very topic:

"They're not gonna mess with the tone. I mean, I'd never say never, I guess there's an outside chance, but we've always been told it can be R-[rated], and we're proceeding as if it's R. We would like it to be R, we always have, so I don't think that'll change."

Ryan Reynolds is slated to return as the title character, with Shawny Levy ("Free Guy") on board to direct. No release date has been set.