Since the beginning of the year, there’s been a lot of speculation on who could play Cable inDeadpool 2. For those who are unfamiliar with the character, he’s got a convoluted backstory that involves time travel, but for the purposes of Deadpool, he’s a solid foil. While Deadpool is fun and silly, Cable is a gruff, no-nonsense foil, and that makes for a fun pairing in the comics.
While names likesDavid Harbour(Stranger Things),Michael Shannon, and evenBrad Pittwere rumored to play the role,THRreports that the part has gone to Josh Brolin. Additionally, sources say that Brolin has got a four-picture deal for the part includingDeadpool 2. This means that Brolin is locked down for the likelyX-Forcemovie as well as aCablesolo film if people like the character.
It’s a good move for both the actor and the studio. For Brolin, he gets in deeper with a long-term franchise. He’s already playing Thanos, but given how Marvel likes to quickly dispose of their villains, I wouldn’t expect that character to survive pastAvengers 4. With Cable, he’s got a fun character who has room to grow. Additionally, Brolin is a solid actor and it’s easy to see him take on the hard-bitten Cable. He’s also got outstanding comic timing, so he should play offRyan Reynoldsfairly well.
No release date has been announced yet forDeadpool 2, but production is expected to begin in June in Vancouver.Zazie Beetz(Atlanta) has already signed onto co-star as Domino.David Leitch(John Wick) will direct from a script byRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick.
Brolin will be seen later this year inJoseph Kosinksi’sGranite Mountainas well asGeorge Clooney’sSuburbicon. He’s also attached to star opposite Benicio del Toro in theSicariosequelSoldado. He’ll be seen next year beating up superheroes inAvengers: Infinity War.
What do you think of casting Brolin as Cable? Is there someone else you’d wish had gotten the role? Sound off in the comments section.
UPDATE: Ryan Reynolds has confirmed Brolin’s casting on twitter.
