Robert Rodriguez Inches Towards ‘Deadpool’

            His grind house action film “Machete” hits theaters September 1 and he’s currently filming “Spy Kids 4” but the latest news about fan boy favorite Robert Rodriguez is that he and Fox are negotiating directing duties for the planned Ryan Reynolds X-Men offshoot “Deadpool.”

            According to the "Los Angeles Times," Rodriguez has looked over the “Deadpool” script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and is negotiating key points of the deal. Rodriguez has been rumored as the “Deadpool” director since last month but this time, according to the "L.A. Times," fans have a reason to rejoice.

           Think about it: comic book violence, self-effacing humor and superhero fantasy. “Deadpool” and Rodriguez are a team meant to happen. Fan boys, start your message boards!