Ryan Reynolds has said that "Deadpool" threequel will go in a "completely different direction".

The actor, who plays the title role of Merc With a Mouth in the Marvel film franchise, said the writers are looking to shake things up with the potential sequel.

"(They are) looking to go in a completely different direction" with the third installment," Reynolds told Variety.

"Often, they reboot or change a character maybe like four movies too late," he added.

Reynolds co-wrote "Deadpool" with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

The actor is currently promoting the film in China. A re-cut, PG-13 version of the 2018 film would hit Chinese screens Friday.

This was the first time the franchise has passed the country's stringent censorship rules.

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