Original director Tim Miller left sequel over creative differences with star Ryan Reynolds Miller, who directed the first film, left the project over creative differences with star Ryan Reynolds. In initial sequel talks, Reynolds, and screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick envisioned a ?scrappy,? raunchy and inexpensive movie, in the same vein as the first. Miller, known more for his visual flair than for the brash antics that Reynolds and his writers embraced and that fans loved, wanted a more stylish take, one that would compete with mega-budget superhero movies, insiders said. ?Deadpool 2? does not currently have a release date.