'Deadpool 2' Has Also Lost Composer Junkie XL

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It seems that “Deadpool 2” has hit another snag. With director Tim Miller surprisingly leaving the project just more than a week ago, the hunt has been on for a replacement, with “John Wick” co-director David Leitch apparently the frontrunner for the job. However, it looks like another big creative position now needs to be filled, too.

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Composer Junkie XL, aka Tom Holkenborg, hit Twitter today to announce he was also leaving “Deadpool 2,” saying that it “does not sit right with me” to do the sequel without the “driving force” of Miller behind the project. I guess it doesn’t take much to see where Holkenborg came down on the reported creative differences between the director and star Ryan Reynolds. Here’s his full statement:

It is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to score the upcoming Deadpool movie. I love this character and creating his and the movie’s original score was a monumental chapter in my life, personally and professionally.

Since it was revealed that Deadpool’s brilliant creative director Tim Miller will not be involved in the project anymore, i have undertaken some soul searching. Tim was the driving force behind Deadpool and me getting involved in this amazing project. Deadpool without Tim at the helm just does not sit right with me and that is why I have decided not to be involved in the second chapter.

It was a difficult decision, as I love the project so much and i know how eagerly the next installment will be anticipated, it’s hard to walk away from something so unique, but it also has to feel right.

Surely a bummer for fans, but to be frank, it was probably the soundtrack cuts that people talked about more when it came to “Deadpool” than the score. But at any rate, Junkie XL has plenty on his plate, including next year’s “The Dark Tower” and “Justice League,” and dealing with a production that’s in flux probably isn’t an added stress he needs. Of course, the question is now: Who should step in? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.