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[Demoncarnotaur]

Expect 4th wall breaking General Zod jokes if so.

Michael Shannon has emerged as the frontrunner for the much-buzzed about Deadpool 2 role of Cable opposite Ryan Reynolds, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Sources say that Shannon isn't the only one on the studio's list but is the one leading the pack as the top choice at this stage. Stranger Things actor David Harbour is also on the shortlist. Kyle Chandler's name surfaced last summer but sources say he was never in contention for the role.

(...)

Atlanta breakout Zazie Beetz is already cast as the super-powered merc named Domino.

The character Shannon would potentially play, Cable, was co-created by Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld and writer Louise Simonson, and is described as in many ways being the opposite of Deadpool: a man who is a leader and used to being obeyed, who is very controlled but with an aura of simmering violence. In the comics, Cable was from the future and was the adult of Scott Summers, also known as the X-Man Cyclops.

Deadpool 2 is scheduled to shoot from this summer in Vancouver.

One factor that could prevent Shannon from taking on the role is scheduling. The in-demand Oscar nominee just signed on for the indie What They Had which shoots this spring.

No mention of Pierce Brosnan or Brad Pitt.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

You mean Man of Steel's Michael Shannon?

 

[BossLackey]

I legit can't see this. At all.

 

[BrokenFiction]

Much better idea than Brad Pitt.

 

[Lactose_Intolerant]

Cable was from the future and was the adult of Scott Summers, also known as the X-Man Cyclops

Editors are a waste, just post it

 

[Negaduck]

Having trouble seeing it but if he bulks up and has Grey hair/short hair it could work.

 

[wesleyshark]

Michael Shannon is playing Brad Pitt who is playing Pierce Brosnan who is playing Cable.

 

[OnPoint]

Better than Brad Pitt.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

But Brad? Who should I believe?!

Michael Shannon is playing Brad Pitt who is playing Pearce Brosnan who is playing Cable.

 

[soqquatto]

awesome. shannon kills it every time

 

[Hagi]

Hah Shannon is amazing so yes please.

 

[caliph95]

Editors are a waste, just post it

Clearly a lot of research

 

[commedieu]

He's a good actor.


But everyone worth their salt knows it should be none other than Mickey rourke.

 

[MadLaughter]

Weird fit, but I love Michael Shannon, so who knows!

 

[shadow_shogun]

Great actor but poor choice IMO.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Michael Shannon is playing Brad Pitt who is playing Pierce Brosnan who is playing Cable.

And Cable is playing Keira Knightley.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

He's a good actor.


But everyone worth their salt knows it should be none other than Mickey rourke.

Only if he has a boid..

 

[neorej]

Is this The Iceman's Michael Shannon or Man of Steel's Michael Shannon?

 

[SomewhatGroovy]

I still want Pierce Brosnan.

 

[wesleyshark]

Crazy thought. They cast Cable with multiple actors who appear at different times in the film, from different timelines.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Michael Shannon bouncing off Ryan Reynolds?

That's good shit.

 

[DaytimeWhiskey]

Weird fit, but I love Michael Shannon, so who knows!

This is kinda where I'm at. I definitely think he is capable but he wouldn't be on a list of guys that come to mind when I think Cable. Brad Pitt wouldn't be either though

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Crazy thought. They cast Cable with multiple actors who appear at different times in the film, from different timelines.

 

[Phamit]

Is "Actor to play cable in Deadpool 2" a meme at this point?

 

[ZeroCDR]

I like it.

 

[echoshifting]

This would be perfect. Easily my favorite rumor for this role.

 

[Magwik]

At this rate Cable will be played by everyone rumored and will change actors scene to scene

 

[Fudgepuppy]

OMFG YES.

Shannon is the bauss. Best dude at the moment in Hollywood.

 

[Hagi]

Michael Shannon bouncing off Ryan Reynolds?

That's good shit.

Yup they'd have some really good chemistry. Shannon can be whatever they want really, he's funny and can be intense as fuck. I think he'd be a great fit.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

At this rate Cable will be played by everyone rumored and will change actors scene to scene

Like the colonel!

 

[FullMetaltech]

How many more will enter the Deadpool? Cant really see him as cable.

 

[scorcher59]

He's a good actor.


But everyone worth their salt knows it should be none other than Mickey rourke.

only if production will get him a burt

 

[MMarston]

Make up your goddamn minds already.

 

[fr0st]

Better see some ahvb

 

[dankir]

Uhhh wasn't there that other guy already confirmed? (Not the general from Avatar)

 

[Grifter]

oooooooh god yes

 

[Burt]

yiss

 

[bengraven]

Deadpool: "Thank god this is a Marvel movie, right?"
Cable: "...."
"I mean...god damn...we care about collateral damage over here..."
"...do you ever shut up?"
"And the big Boy Scout killing people? Really? How are you doing by the way?"
"This joke has gone on far enough...the forum has moved on to the next post..."
"And what about Doomsday..."

 

[TheOddOne]

I want this to happen.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Deadpool: "Thank god this is a Marvel movie, right?"
Cable: "...."

Geezuz! lol..That'd be a bit much.

 

[Geist-]

This is my frontrunner as well, so here's hoping it's more than a rumor.

 

[GitarooMan]

I still think Kyle Chandler would have been an amazing and inspired choice.

 

[Trojita]

He's an awesome actor. By looks I can't see it, but we will see.

 

[The Horror the horror]

I can see this working.

Early Cable (New Mutants and original X-Force) was a pretty somber and rigid dude. About as close to the Punisher as you could get in the X-Universe. When he surrendered fatigues for X-spandex things went downhill.

 

[TalonJH]

I never really noticed him til Boardwalk Empire, so I'll reserve judgment. I can...kind of picture it.

 

[dave is ok]

If Cable is meant to be a humorless foil to Deadpool, this is perfect casting

 

[Bronx-Man]

If there's anyone that can do intensity to the point where it's comical, it's Michael Shannon.

 

[neorej]

At this point I wouldn't be surprised if Blake Lively is rumored to play Cable.

 

[Alienous]

He could absolutely pull off the "Goddammit Wade" anger.

 

[Flavius]

I can see this working.

Early Cable (New Mutants and original X-Force) was a pretty somber and rigid dude. About as close to the Punisher as you could get in the X-Universe. When he surrendered fatigues for X-spandex things went downhill.

Eh. I haven't read those books since they were first released, but I recall Cable acting a lot more like Agent Coulson from Agents of Shield than Punisher. He and Domino even did the ole "let's exchange old war stories" bit just like Coulson and May do. He could crack wise, but when things went down, he was all business.

Really hope that's more the play here rather than some rigidly somber dude. I could see that getting real old real quick.