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Do we really need a Deadpool movie?

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Anghus Houvouras on whether we really need a Deadpool movie… “Ryan Reynolds should play Deadpool.” I’ve been hearing this armchair casting presented online for what seems like a decade. What every comic fan claims to be ‘the perfect casting’. A character that has a huge presence in the comic book community. Certainly not a marquee […]

Stan Lee has one complaint about his Deadpool cameo

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Spoilers for Stan Lee’s Deadpool cameo follow… Unless you’re one of the few people yet to see Deadpool, you’ll have no doubt caught Marvel legend Stan Lee’s latest cameo in the blockbuster X-Men spinoff, where he pops up as the DJ in a strip club. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly at The Big Bang Theory’s 200th […]

Daniel Cudmore reveals that Colossus will be recast in Deadpool

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Last week when it was announced that Gina Carano (Fast & Furious 6) had signed on to join Ryan Reynolds in the cast of Deadpool, it was also revealed that Colossus will feature as a character in the Merc With the Mouth’s solo movie. Naturally this led many to assume than Daniel Cudmore would be […]

Simon Kinberg talks Deadpool 2, Gambit and Legion

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During an interview with Slash Film, X-Verse “architect” Simon Kinberg has provided an update on several upcoming X-Men projects in Deadpool 2, Gambit and the Marvel-produced TV series Legion. “I think Deadpool 2 will comment on anything that’s happening in movies today especially in superhero movies,” said Kinberg. “The sort of glut or saturation of […]

Deadpool 2 screenwriters on introducing Cable and setting up X-Force

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Over the past week, Deadpool screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have let slip some info on the upcoming sequel, confirming that it’s on track to shoot this year, as well as revealing that Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth will be reuniting with Colossus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Dopinder. Now, speaking to Collider, the […]

Russell Crowe responds to Deadpool creator’s Cable casting suggestion

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With the spectacular success of Deadpool and with R-rated Logan seemingly a hit in the making, speculation is rife as regards to casting details for the much anticipated Deadpool sequel. Co-creator of Wade Wilson, Rob Liefeld, is making his desires known by advocating that Russell Crowe be the man to portray Cable when he makes […]

Director Tim Miller comments on his Deadpool 2 departure: “Don’t believe what you read on the internet”

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Back in October came the rather surprising news that Deadpool director Tim Miller had left the sequel, with a subsequent report claiming that the departure was due to creative differences with star and producer Ryan Reynolds. According to rumour, Miller and Reynolds had “a contentious relationship”, with the director said to be keen on taking […]

Brianna Hildebrand says Deadpool 2’s Negasonic Teenage Warhead will be “a lot cooler”

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Brianna Hildebrand spoke to ScreenRant to promote the upcoming teen slasher-comedy Tragedy Girls at the ongoing SXSW Festival, but naturally the actress was fielded a Deadpool 2 related question on what’s to be expected regarding the evolution of her fan favourite Negasonic Teenage Warhead character. Hildebrand teased “I’ve not yet actually read the script, but I do […]

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 […]