It’s kind of funny to think that a film that 20th Century Foxreallydidn’t want to make for years has spawned a sequel that’s garneringhugeinterest from fans and A-listers alike. Indeed, the $783 million box office ofDeadpoolhas madeDeadpool 2a hot commodity, and as directorDavid Leitchand his team have started casting the follow-up while continuing work on the script, a number of exciting names have popped up as possibilities to join the ensemble.AtlantabreakoutZazie Beetsis filling the role of Domino, but the part of Cable is still in the midst of being cast, and as we exclusively reported last week,Brad Pittat one point was very much in the mix.
At the time of our report, it was looking like Pitt probably wasn’t going to be taking on the role of Cable inDeadpool 2, but given the fluidity of the situation there was still a possibility he could eventually sign on. But at CinemaCon, Leitch confirmed toComicbook.comthat Pitt was absolutely in the mix, but unfortunately won’t be filling the role:
“We had a great meeting with Brad, he was incredibly interested in the property. Things didn’t work out schedule-wise. He’s a fan, and we love him, and I think he would’ve made an amazing Cable.”
As for who is still in the mix,Michael Shannonseems to be high on the list, and Leitch had nothing but high praise for theMan of Steelactor when speaking withJoBloat the same event:
“You know, I think, Michael Shannon, that name speaks for itself, he’s an incredible actor and he can accomplish anything. Yeah, I’m passionate about him as an actor and, look, he would make an incredible Cable. If that happens, I would be through the roof that I get to work with another incredible actor. I can’t say that it’s going to happen, because we’re looking – the list is what the list is. But, yeah, I have nothing but great things to say about him and I’m a huge, huge fan.”
So whowillbe Cable? Probably not Brad Pitt, maybe Michael Shannon, or maybe evenRussell Crowe? We’ll surely find out soon enough.
