Exactly one week ago, after months of speculation, it was finally confirmed thatJosh Brolinhas signed on to play theiconic Marvel characterCable inDeadpool 2. Today we have new artwork fromDeadpoolcreatorRob Liefeld, who shares a hand-drawn pencil sketch ofJosh Brolinas Cable, along with new artwork from celebrated artist BossLogic that brings the sequel’s cast together, and even a few behind-the-scenes images fromJosh Brolinhimself. While these photos doesn’t show what he looks like as Cable just yet, he did share the first step in the long process to becoming the time traveling mutant.
Rob Liefeldtook toInstagramyesterday to showcase his own artwork, which highlights the iconic scars over Cable’s right eye. By the time we finally get to see what Cable looks like on the big screen, he could look vastly different than this depiction, but it’s still interesting to see how the character’s creator envisions the actor in the role.Rob Liefeldalso showcased a new banner that he will use at convention appearances, created by artist BossLogic, which features yet another glimpse ofJosh Brolinas Cable, along withZazie Beetzas Domino and the returningMorena Baccarinas Vanessa. And it features Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool front and center, mocking Star-Lord and his mix-tape.
Shortly afterJosh Brolinwas cast as Cable,Ryan Reynoldsresponded that they can’t have two characters from the same universe, teasing thatJosh Brolinstarred inSicarioand he starred inSabrina the Teenage Witch. TheDeadpool actoris really referring to the fact thatJosh Brolinplays the Mad Titan himself, Thanos, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and now he’s playing a completely different Marvel character outside of that world. Perhaps in response toRyan Reynolds' good-natured ribbing,Josh Brolinsent out a photo revealing his entire head being covered for a mold. Here’s what he had to say in his brief Instagram statement.
“You know, just meditating. #deadpool2 #clostraphobiarocks #ryanreyondsismybitch #umguys.”
The #ryanreynoldsismybitch hashtag could be the start of a social media “war” between both actors, as preparations forDeadpool 2continue. Ironically,Ryan Reynoldsis one of the few actors to play two different Marvel characters, portraying the Merc With the Mouth inDeadpooland the Marvel character Hannibal King inBlade: Trinity, along with the DC characterGreen Lantern. Given the “meta” nature ofDeadpool, whereRyan Reynolds' title character poked fun atGreen Lantern’s animated superhero suit, it’s possible that there could be a few jokes added about a connection between Thanos and Cable, but that’s all speculation at this point. We reported in February that there has been a slightproduction delay, with filming now starting on June 19, a month and a half later than scheduled, in Vancouver. It’s possible this delay could give writersRhett ReeseandPaul Wernicktime to craft some new jokes specifically forJosh Brolinas Cable.
John WickdirectorDavid Leitchhas come aboard to directDeadpool 2from a script byRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick. We reported in February thatDrew Goddardhas come aboad to serve as a “consultant,” working withRyan Reynolds, who also serves as a producer, to get the script in shape for the sequel. It is believed that originalDeadpoolstarsMorena Baccarin(Vanessa),T.J. Miller(Weasel),Brianna Hildenbrand(Negasonic Teenage Warhead) andKaran Soni(Dopinder) will return for the sequel, but no other cast members have been confirmed. While we wait for more onDeadpool 2, take a look at the new artwork and behind-the-scenes photos below.
