It seems things aren't going to well on the Deadpool sequel. The original films composer Junkie XL (real name: Tom Holkenborg), has announced that he won't be composing the soundtrack for Deadpool 2 due to Tim Miller leaving the project. Junkie XL’s expansive credits, many as joint work with Hans Zimmer, include The Dark Knight trilogy, Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman, Mad Max: Fury Road, Amazing Spider-Man 2, and Inception.
Junkie XL took to his facebook page to announce his leave on the project:
Dear friends,
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.
Hope everyone understands. Onward and upward.
Love,
Tom
Deadpool 2 continues to find a new director and now a new composer.
Deadpool 2 release date TBA