'Deadpool 2' Casts Its Cable
by EG
Time to put the Mel Gibson and Keira Knightley rumors to rest. Josh Brolin, star of last year's Coen brothers comedy Hail, Caesar, will play Cable in Deadpool 2. Brolin beat out Michael Shannon and David Harbour on the shortlist for the role, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Russell Crowe and Brad Pitt were also rumored to have discussed taking the part.
Brolin (a.k.a. Thanos) reportedly inked a deal to play Cable in four movies. Deadpool 2, the sequel to the ubiquitous 2016 hit starring Ryan Reynolds, is aiming to begin production in Vancouver this June in anticipation of a projected 2018 release. Brolin joins previously announced Atlanta star Zazie Beetz, who was cast as Domino in March.
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Josh Brolin has also appeared in Sicario and No Country for Old Men.