Ryan Reynolds in talks for Mars mission film

Actor Ryan Reynolds is in negotiations to star in a Mars mission film "Life" from the writers for his latest movie "Deadpool".

If the deal closes, Reynolds, 39, will star opposite "Mission: Impossible- Rogue Nation" actress Rebecca Ferguson, reported Entertainment Weekly.

Daniel Espinosa is helming the project, which revolves around a Mars mission that finds alien life in space.

Espinosa and Reynolds worked together in 2012's action thriller "Safe House".