Michael Shannon, Batman v Superman’s Zod, to join Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 2?

Recent Oscar nominee Michael Shannon is reportedly the front runner to play Cable in Ryan Reynolds superhero sequel Deadpool 2.

Updated on: Mar 23, 2017, 15:34:31 IST

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Actor Michael Shannon might play the role of Cable in upcoming superhero film Deadpool 2.

Michael Shannon played the villain General Zod in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and was recently nominated for an Oscar for Nocturnal Animals.

While no deal has yet been made, Shannon is the top choice for the role, reports variety.com.

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John Wick co-director David Leitch has been roped in to direct Deadpool 2 after the first film’s director Tim Miller dropped out due to creative differences.

Deadpool, which released in 2016, minted $782.6 million at the box office worldwide.

Earlier, it was announced that Atlanta actor Zazie Beetz has also joined the cast as mutant mercenary Domino.

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