Deadpool 2: Michael Shannon Frontrunner to Play Cable

From General Zod to Cable.

By Alex Gilyadov

Man of Steel star Michael Shannon is reportedly the new frontrunner to play Cable in Deadpool 2.

Variety reports that, while no deal has been agreed, Shannon has been the top choice at Fox for a week. Shannon is no stranger to comic book movies, having played General Zod in Man of Steel.

Michael Shannon as General Zod in Man of Steel.

Earlier this month, Stranger Things' David Harbour was also reportedly up for the role and was even screen-tested by Fox. Several other actors have been rumored to play the time traveling mutant, while Cable and Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld championed Russell Crowe to play the character.

Deadpool 2 writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese have said they plan on simplifying Cable's convoluted origin and explained why it's important to do so. Atlanta star Zazie Beetz was recently cast as the mutant mercenary Domino, and the film's writers recently told us why Beetz is the right choice for the role.

Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter. 

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