When we get to see a superhero suit for the first time, normally studios send a standard photo of the title hero in a heroic pose. So after years of waiting, we are finally getting a proper Deadpool film – especially after the character was completely wasted in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but there’s no heroic pose in sight this time.

The first image of the Merc with a Mouth has appeared online and it’s set up is classic Deadpool style. Production has already begun on the film, with Fox scheduling Deadpool for a February 2016 release. And Ryan Reynolds, who will reprise his character, has been generous to share the experience with his followers on social media. So hit the jump to check out the first photo of Reynolds as Deadpool in full costume.

The upcoming Deadpool movie has found its female lead. It’s being reported that Morena Baccarin has been cast, joining star Ryan Reynolds, who was confirmed to be returning in December.

Details on who Baccarin will play are scarce, but she’s described as the love interest of Deadpool, also known as Wade Wilson or the “Merc with a Mouth,” and someone who finds herself struggling with the fact that she’s falling for someone who has a terribly disfigured face.

Come this time next year, you will probably have two film options. On one hand, you can watch a generic romantic comedy or you can watch Deadpool. Production has yet to begin for the wise-cracking fourth-wall-breaking anti-hero, and Ryan Reynolds will be reprising the same character he debuted in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Sure that film wasn’t very good, and we only got to see Deadpool for a few moments, but they were enough to warrant a spin-off, especially after leaked test footage was favorably received by the public.

Now, Reynolds has tweeted out a photo of himself with some of the character’s suit and equipment. But since the film is still clearly in pre-production, its not quite yet finalized. That being said, it is still exciting to know that the film is finally coming. Hit the jump to see some of Reynolds’ behind-the-scenes photos.

It’s always been assumed that if Fox ever decided to move forward with a Deadpool movie Ryan Reynolds, who played the character in their X-Men Origins: Wolverine, would return to star in the title role.

Well, Deadpool was made official in September, and comic creator Rob Liefield made it clear last month that the movie is happening because of Reynolds. All that was left was confirmation, and today comes word that Reynolds is closing his deal with Fox to become the Merc with the Mouth once again. The actor also sent out a hint that things were official on the Twitter, which you can see below.

Studios are being quick to build a universe around their franchise heroes. Marvel has already established themselves as pioneers of sorts to building a superhero franchise universe, while others like Sony and Warner Bros. have yet to prove themselves with their own universes. Fox though may have the next best thing with their X-Men universe, which is about to get a little bigger now that Deadpool is officially confirmed.

That’s right, Deadpool will be a part of the X-Men film franchise. Shortly after it was announced that the character would be getting his own film, some of his fans were confused as to whether or not he will be a part of the X-Men universe. He was formally introduced in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. And while that may not have been the best film to introduce the character, Ryan Reynolds was probably one of the best things about the film. There was some speculation at first that Deadpool might be a reboot.

But now X-Men: Apocalypse screenwriter Simon Kinberg confirms that Deadpool is in fact a part of the X-Men film universe. Hit the jump for more.