Leak: Ryan Reynolds Writing Marvel's Alpha Flight Project
CartierFilms also claims a new actor is in talks for Wolverine and that Disney is eyeing Morgan Spector for the X-Men film due May 5, 2028.
A leak attributed to CartierFilms claims that Ryan Reynolds is writing a Marvel project centered on Alpha Flight, the Canadian superhero group. According to the leak, it is not yet clear whether Alpha Flight would receive its own film or be featured prominently in the next Deadpool movie.
The same leak claims a new actor is in talks to play Wolverine and could make his debut in the Alpha Flight project. It also states that Disney is eyeing Morgan Spector for a role in the upcoming X-Men film, which is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028.
CartierFilms further claimed that Cailee Spaeny auditioned for the role of Polaris in the X-Men film and will appear in some capacity. The X-Men film has reportedly cast its Kitty Pryde and is casting an Asian female character who may be Jubilee, according to the same source.
Alpha Flight's comics history
Alpha Flight first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men issue 120 in April 1979, created by John Byrne. The team, whose members include Sasquatch, Northstar, Snowbird, Shaman, Aurora and Guardian, ran as a dedicated series from 1983 to 1995 across 130 issues.
Earlier in 2026, Reynolds teased that he would return to the MCU as Deadpool. Avengers: Doomsday and its sequel Avengers: Secret Wars are expected to bid farewell to the old X-Men cast.
Quick answers
Is Ryan Reynolds writing an Alpha Flight movie?
A leak from CartierFilms claims Reynolds is writing a Marvel project centered on Alpha Flight, but it is unclear whether it will be a standalone film or part of the next Deadpool movie.
When is the new X-Men film coming out?
The X-Men film is scheduled for May 5, 2028, according to the leak, which also claims Disney is eyeing Morgan Spector for a role.
Who created Alpha Flight?
Alpha Flight, the Canadian superhero team, was created by John Byrne and first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men issue 120 in April 1979.