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Fox’s X-Force movie confirmed as R-rated, with Deadpool and Cable as the leads

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This won’t come as much of a surprise given the enormous popularity of Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool (and the fact that Reynolds is reportedly co-writing the script), but producer Simon Kinberg has revealed that the Merc with a Mouth will be taking the lead alongside Cable in Fox’s X-Men spinoff X-Force. “We are working hard on […]

Avatar’s Stephen Lang lobbies for the role of Cable in Deadpool 2

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With Deadpool 2 announced by Fox, it seems that Nathan Summers – a.k.a. Cable – is finally set to make his big screen debut in the sequel to the X-Men spinoff, and Avatar star Stephen Lang has wasted little time in taking to social media to campaign for the part. SEE ALSO: Deadpool shatters more […]

Michael Shannon emerges as frontrunner to play Cable in Deadpool 2

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There have been several names floating around in regards to the role of mutant mercenary Cable in David Leitch’s Deadpool 2, the sequel to last year’s Ryan Reynolds led superhero movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nocturnal Animals actor Michael Shannon has emerged as the frontrunner for the role. This seemingly confirms a report made a couples week that […]

Josh Brolin will star as Cable in Deadpool 2

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After a very long search, Deadpool 2 has finally found its Cable. The Hollywood Reporter has revaled Sicario actor Josh Brolin has been cast as the mutant mercenary in the hotly-anticipated sequel and the deal is said to include up to four films. Deadpool 2 is one of them while Brolin could reprise the role in Deadpool 3 and the long planned X-Force film. […]

Marvel reveals Cable, Gwenpool and Uncanny Avengers Legacy series

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Marvel has continued rolling out details of its Legacy relaunch titles, the latest three being Cable, Gwenpool and Uncanny Avengers. Take a look at the covers, creative teams and renumbering for Cable here… ABLE #150: THE NEWER MUTANTS PART 1 Written by ED BRISSON Art by JON MALIN GWENPOOL THE UNBELIEVABLE #21: DOOM SEES YOU […]

Marvel announces Deadpool & Cable: Split Second Infinite Comic

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Marvel has announced that Deadpool and Cable are teaming up once again this October for a new Marvel Infinite Comic series entitled Deadpool & Cable: Split Second. Call them a duo with a special kind of dynamics. Call them an odd couple, but with guns. Call them the 1990s distilled down in to two characters. […]

‘Past Fears’ begins in Cable #155, check out a preview here

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Marvel launches the new story arc ‘Past Fears’ in Cable #155 this coming Wednesday; check out a preview of the issue here… PAST FEARS PART 1. Cable and Hope Summers reunited! But it may be too little too late, as a Techno Organic-like creature wants them dead! Who is this strange new creature, and what is […]