Deadpool Is Getting Its Own Animated TV Series On FXX

We know that it's still a few months until Deadpool 2 is set to hit cinema screens but if you're a big fan of the Merc with a Mouth it turns out you'll have even more to look forward to this year.

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That's because Deadpool will soon be bringing his wisecracks to your TV screen after American cable channel FXX ordered a new animated Deadpool series. Maximum effort.

The 10-episode series will be overseen by Donald Glover and Stephen Glover, the brothers responsible for the FX comedy-drama Atlanta, Marvel and FXX announced yesterday.

The siblings already have a close connection with FX through Atlanta. Donald stars in the award-winning show while Stephen acts as its head story editor, writing four episodes of the show's first season.

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With Deadpool being so popular, it's easy to see why Fox is expanding the character's reach: first with the upcoming sequel to the 2016 smash hit movie, due out in May this year, and now the animated series.

And there's no need to worry about Deadpool being toned down for TV either, as Marvel TV bosses are describing the show as 'adult animation'. Phew, that's a relief. Can you really imagine Deadpool being anything but something you'd rather not watch with your parents?

"Donald Glover is an incredibly gifted and versatile artist who'll bring the untitled Marvel's Deadpool series to life with the same intense, singular vision as his breakout hit Atlanta," FX original programming president Nick Grad said in a statement confirming the series.

"With the success of Legion, we're looking forward to again partnering with Marvel Television to create a series that is bold, striking and entirely original."

"Deadpool, Donald and FX - the perfect fit for the Merc with the Mouth!," said Jeph Loeb, head of Marvel Television. "We're thrilled that our relationship with FX that started with Legion continues with what is sure to be a groundbreaking show in adult animation."

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This new Deadpool cartoon will deffo make Donald's life busier as he already has a raft of projects to deal with.

This year, he'll be appearing in Solo: A Star Wars Story, playing Simba in the new live-action Lion King and getting to work on Atlanta's second season.

The series is set to come out this year so keep your eyes peeled. Once Deadpool 2 is over with it's nice to know that we won't have long to wait for more.

Topics: Animation, Entertainment, TV and Film, Deadpool, Fox

Chris Ogden

Chris Ogden is a journalist at LADbible. He graduated from the University of East Anglia with degrees in English Literature and Creative Writing before completing his NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism. Chris has previously written for the independent culture magazine The Skinny, among other publications.

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