Deadpool 2: Russell Crowe responds to Cable casting rumors
Russell Crowe has responded to rumors linking him to the role of X-Men character Cable in Deadpool 2.
Comic-book legend and Deadpool‘s co-creator Rob Liefeld tweeted to Russell Crowe that he should go for the part:
But Crowe gave a hasty reply, questioning the assumption that he’d have to audition for the role:
The Gladiator star seemed to accept Liefeld’s apology, and gave a more positive second response, clearly keeping his options open as he copied Ryan Reynolds into the conversation:
Crowe has superhero history with DC, starring as Superman’s biological father Jor-El in Man of Steel. Many are now hoping that the actor will crossover to the Marvel universe and play the time-travelling mutant, Cable.
Deadpool 2 is directed by David Leitch and is scheduled for 2018.