Earlier this week, a report surfaced that Oscar-nominated actorMichael Shannonis currently the front-runner for the coveted role ofCableinDeadpool 2, withBrad Pittalso in contention for the role. Often when news like this breaks, artist BossLogic works quickly to give fans an idea of what these actors may look like in these superhero roles, based on previous comic book costumes. As expected, Boss Logic took to social media yesterday to unveil his latest piece of artwork, depictingMichael Shannonas Cable.
Boss Logic debuted this artwork onTwitteryesterday morning, which followed a rather unusual development in this casting story. A day after the report broke that bothMichael ShannonandBrad Pittwere contenders for the role, concept art surfaced that was reportedly leaked from 20th Century Fox, revealing whatBrad Pittwould look like as Cable. It was in fact confirmed to be from 20th Century Fox, and the artwork images were eventually removed. It was then reported thatBrad Pittwas the front runner, but he is no longer interested in the role.
Last week,Rhett ReeseandPaul Wernick, theDeadpool 2 writers, revealed that they want an actor who is “uber-masculine” to play Cable, sinceRyan Reynoldscan play Deadpool with a “hint of femininity.” Before the report thatMichael Shannonis the new top contender, a number of actors had either been rumored for the role, or expressed their interest in playing Cable. Among them areStephen Lang, who sent out a photo on Twitter throwing his hat in the ring to play Cable just afterDeadpoolhit theaters, along withDolph Lundgren,Ron PerlmanandRussell Crowe. There were rumors thatTim Millerwanted to castKyle Chandler, butRyan Reynoldswanted an older actor to play Cable, and that is one of the reasons that lead to directorTim Miller’s departure. The most recent potential candidates werePierce BrosnanandStranger ThingsstarDavid Harbour.
While it remains to be seen when the filmmakers will make their final decision on who’s playing Cable,Ryan Reynoldsannounced earlier this month that actressZazie Beetzhas landed the crucial role ofDomino. Casting was already under way for that role whenTim Millerleft the project, with actresses such asLizzy Caplan,Mary Elizabeth Winstead,Sienna Miller,Sofia Boutella,Stephanie SigmanandSylvia Hoeksreportedly in contention for the role. After directorDavid Leitchtook over at the helm, there were rumors thatScandalstarKerry WashingtonandMoonlightstarJanelle Monaewere up for the role, beforeZazie Beetzeventually won the part.
ActressBrianna Hildebrandalso teased earlier this month that she will return asNegasonic Teenage WarheadinDeadpool 2, with other recent reports revealing that production has been pushed up from a June 19 start, to a September 18 start inRyan Reynolds' hometown of Vancouver. It isn’t quite clear yet if this slight production delay will alter 20th Century Fox’s release plays forDeadpool 2, but as of now, an official release date has not been given quite yet. While we wait for more official details onDeadpool 2, take a look at this new Boss Logic artwork depicting whatMichael Shannonmay look like as Cable.
