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[Skatterd]

Cue Deadpool calling him Thanos all film

 

[Calabi]

Nice he's good, I didn't like some of the other possibilities especially that avatar guy.

 

[kurahador]

lol the fuck? Nothing against him, but does Fox seriously can't find someone else to play an old muscle brute?? Stephen Lang is perfect!!

 

[BrokenFiction]

Cue Deadpool calling him Thanos all film

This will happen.

 

[MHWilliams]

I love the character of Deadpool but I am not sure about 4 more movies ...

Brolin's deal is for four movies. Those movies won't necessarily be Deadpool films. I'm sure the hunt was so important because they want to be able to spin-off Cable.

 

[DMczaf]

lol the fuck? Nothing against him, but does Fox seriously can't find someone else to play an old muscle brute?? Stephen Lang is perfect!!

Stephen Lang was too busy filming a pilot for a canceled Fall 2017 Fox drama

 

[Neoxon]

Cue Deadpool calling him Thanos all film

I'll be shocked if this doesn't happen.

 

[BarringGaffner]

David Harbour got robbed. He looks way more capable of playing Cable.

If you are making casting decisions purely on looks you can get shit performances.

Josh Brolin is great.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

From Jonah Hex to Thanos to Cable. Weird.
But if it's true, he's a good fit.

He was one of the finalists for Batman also. Comic movie creators love him apparently.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

From Jonah Hex to Thanos to Cable. Weird.
But if it's true, he's a good fit.

Don't forget another comic based character

 

[Dalek]

Great actor and great pick.

 

[funkystudent]

I mean..... that Thanos gig was probably gonna rap up in Infinity War anyway. Dude needed more work.


Good pick. Dude has the head shape for it anyway.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Why would he be?

Same actor, two franchises, two characters.

No, different studios. No reason he can't be in both. They'll most likely never cross over.

Also, bonus, they're making a Sicario sequel.

Because Marvel Studios and Fox are competitors and, same as there are contracts that Ben Affleck can show up randomly in a Marvel Studios Movie or Chris Evans in a DC Movie, I expect them to have contracts against Fox.

 

[MadLaughter]

I love the character of Deadpool but I am not sure about 4 more movies ...

It's for 4 more movies, not necessarily 4 more deadpool movies.

He could show up to help the kids in the New/Young X-Men movie or sequel, could have his own movie, could show up in x-force, could play an evil version of himself in some mainline x-men movie, etc.

 

[Neoxon]

To be fair, Thanos is mostly CGI (molded to somewhat look like Josh Brolin) anyway, so I could see this not being much of an issue beyond the voice.

 

[Dalek]

Because Marvel Studios and Fox are competitors and, same as there are contracts that Ben Affleck can show up randomly in a Marvel Studios Movie or Chris Evans in a DC Movie, I expect them to have contracts against Fox.

While this is true-he's only really providing his voice and motion to Thanos. His physical likeness isn't going to be in an MCU movie. So maybe there's a loophole.

 

[Skinny Pete]

I actually love this. Brolin is terrific.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

Brolin's deal is for four movies. Those movies won't necessarily be Deadpool films. I'm sure the hunt was so important because they want to be able to spin-off Cable.

That was my thought as well. Probably one or two Deadpool movies with Cable, a Cable standalone, and an X-Force movie, or something like that.

 

[BrokenFiction]

Or maybe relations are thawing between FOX and Marvel?

 

[Rastafarian42]

This screams for a joke in Deadpool 2

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

He was one of the finalists for Batman also. Comic movie creators love him apparently.

Don't forget another comic based character

Yeah, and I just remembered he was in Sin City 2.

Josh Brolin to be Invincible's dad confirmed.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Because Marvel Studios and Fox are competitors and, same as there are contracts that Ben Affleck can show up randomly in a Marvel Studios Movie or Chris Evans in a DC Movie, I expect them to have contracts against Fox.

You don't think they checked the contracts before offering him the role? You don't think he checked his before accepting? Not all contracts are alike, it's posssible Brolin's does not contain specific clauses prohibiting him from being in another comic movie, especially since he's essentially just a voice actor for Thanos.

 

[CosmicGroinPull]

Cool.

 

[smokeymicpot]

Nice I like Josh Brolin.

 

[Glass Rebel]

You don't think they checked the contracts before offering him the role? You don't think he checked his before accepting? Not all contracts are alike, it's posssible Brolin's does not contain specific clauses prohibiting him from being in another comic movie, especially since he's essentially just a voice actor for Thanos.

Imagine Brolin browsing GAF, seeing this thread and going "oh shit".

 

[GAMEPROFF]

You don't think they checked the contracts before offering him the role? You don't think he checked his before accepting? Not all contracts are alike, it's posssible Brolin's does not contain specific clauses prohibiting him from being in another comic movie, especially since he's essentially just a voice actor for Thanos.

Yes, this is likely, but he could have been out. That could have been possible, too.

 

[torre_avenue]

So, his part in IW must be done or at least close to it considering Deadpool 2 is slated for 2018 and filming should be starting in the summer for to be done in time.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Yes, this is likely, but he could have been out. That could have been possible, too.

The more likely scenario is that Thanos is not a long term player in the MCU.

 

[JSevere]

Thanos?

So Thanos IS in this.

Thanos is in this?

came for this. I'm not disappointed lol

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Expecting a Goonies reference at some point in the film now.

 

[The Kree]

Surprised Marvel is ok with that.

The above is actual dialogue from the film.

 

[jmood88]

If you are making casting decisions purely on looks you can get shit performances.

Josh Brolin is great.

I don't know when people on here will finally learn this lesson.

 

[Discotheque]

Pretty damn disappointed after the Shannon rumors tbh but I guess he was way too busy

Brolin will be good but man what could have been

He was up for batman and cast in Jonah Hex (lol) as well. He's got that comic book jaw

 

[dh4niel]

I can definitely see it working. Guy has the right look. Good call.

 

[Blader]

Fine choice, but I was getting excited for Michael Shannon in the role. Ah well.

 

[Toothless]

I would've preferred Shannon or Harbour, but Brolin is a solid choice. This is gonna have a pretty great cast I'm guessing.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I don't know when people on here will finally learn this lesson.

But his hair isn't even grey?!! Imagine how much the studio will have to spend on dye!

 

[TraBuch]

Was Jonah Hex as bad as people say?

 

[HStallion]

Eh I like Josh Brolin but he's one of the least interesting choices we've heard so far. I'd take him over Brad Pitt though.

 

[Hagi]

Well shit I was hyping myself up for Shannon so I can't say I'm not disappointed even though this is still a good cast.

 

[Bobby Roberts]

I mean, Michael Shannon woulda been better.

But I'm cool with this.

The fourth-wall gags alone.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

So, his part in IW must be done or at least close to it considering Deadpool 2 is slated for 2018 and filming should be starting in the summer for to be done in time.

I guess he wont assemble the Infinity Gauntlet until Avengers 4, because it doesnt make sense to give him this powers and have three movies with smaller characters inbetween.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

Expecting a Goonies reference at some point in the film now.

I want Cable to die off-screen and then the movie ends with Deadpool at his breakfast table talking about the raunchy dreams he had.

 

[illmatic22]

They're filming 2 Avengers films back to back right now. Thanos will probably die and Brolin will be done with the MCU freeing him up for this.

 

[torre_avenue]

I guess he wont assemble the Infinity Gauntlet until Avengers 4, because it doesnt make sense to give him this powers and have three movies with smaller characters inbetween.

Aren't 3 & 4 filming back-to-back? That's the only way that I can comprehend having both films release a year apart. I feel like I've read somewhere the bros are doing both movies back-to-back.

 

[What did he mean by this?]

I suppose a fully cgi char wouldnt need to sign a non-competitor clause

 

[shadow_shogun]

Eh...disappointed it wasn't Stephen Lang but it's a better pick than Michael Shannon.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Ha! That's a good choice. Brolin will play pretty well off Reynolds.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I suppose a fully cgi char wouldnt need to sign a non-competitor clause

Bradley Cooper as Green lantern.
Vin Diesel as Lobo.

 

[DarthMasta]

They gonna butt heads over Death?