Actor Ryan Reynolds attends the Q and A during The Contenders Screening of DEADPOOL With Ryan Reynolds at MOMA on December 19, 2016 in New York City. (Photo : Getty Images/ Lars Niki)
Perhaps the most highly-anticipated aspect of "Deadpool 2" is the time-travelling war veteran Cable. Rumors about his casting have been heating up ever since the end-credit scene of "Deadpool" confirmed that the character would appear in the sequel. After months of searching, has "Deadpool 2" found its Cable?
There have been many names attached to the role of Cable. For one, "Avatar" actor Stephen Lang was reportedly campaigning to win the role of Cable. On the other hand, it was reported that "Deadpool" director Tim Miller wanted "Friday Nights Light" star Kyle Chandler for the role, but the choice didn't quite resonate with Marvel and reportedly intensified tension between Miller and actor Ryan Reynolds. Long story short, there hasn't been a seemingly official statement about the Cable casting until now.
Ryan Reynolds himself did a little teasing on his Instagram account by posting a photo of him with Hugh Jackman and "James Bond" star Pierce Brosnan. The connection between Reynolds and Jackman is evident, as they both play rival Marvel characters. Interestingly, it is reported that Jackman's last outing as Wolverine may not be "Logan," but "Deadpool 2." While fans have established who Reynolds and Jackman are in the Marvel sphere, there's a huge mystery surrounding Brosnan participation in the photo.
Reynolds captioned the photo, "Wolvie. Bond. Wade," Movie Web reported. The trio did the "hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil" pose, which perhaps indicates that they might be hiding a big project together. It didn't take much for fans to speculate that Brosnan may have bagged the role of Cable, considering that he does fit the part.
Brosnan appears to be an age-appropriate choice for the role of Cable. Moreover, he has solid acting chops to take on the role of the time-travelling mercenary. A huge plus is his experience as James Bond, which means he's got what it takes to do an all-out action movie.
Meanwhile, Reynolds told MTV News that filming for "Deadpool 2" will not start until they're ready. "Everything feels great. Everybody is seamlessly locked in to the situation. It's been really amazing," Reynolds said about the production.
"Deadpool 2" is expected to hit theaters in 2018.
