MICHAEL SHANNON eyes Cable role in “Deadpool 2”

Michael Shannon is the frontrunner to play Cable in “Deadpool 2”. While no deal is yet in place, Shannon has been the top choice for about a week. Fox, the studio handling the film, had no comment on the news.

An official release date for Ryan Reynolds' sequel has not yet been announced. “John Wick” co-director David Leitch came on board to direct “Deadpool 2” last fall, after Tim Miller dropped out due to creative differences with Reynolds.

“Deadpool” gave Fox its biggest hit of 2016 after opening on Valentine's Day to $782.6 million worldwide, supplanting “The Matrix Reloaded” to become the highest-grossing R-rated film in history.

Shannon is one of Hollywood's most versatile actors, with credits on “Man of Steel”, “Mud”, “Take Shelter”, “Frank & Lola”, “Machine Gun Preacher”m “The Iceman” and the recently completed Afghan war drama “Horse Soldiers”. He's received Academy Award nominations for best supporting actor for “Revolutionary Road” and “Nocturnal Animals”.

Source: Variety