Michael Shannon frontrunner to play Cable in “Deadpool 2”March 23, 2017 - 11:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Michael Shannon has emerged as the frontrunner for the much buzzed-about Deadpool 2 role of Cable opposite Ryan Reynolds, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Sources say that Shannon isn't the only one on the studio’s list, but he is leading the pack as the top choice at this stage. Stranger Things actor David Harbour is also on the shortlist. Kyle Chandler's name surfaced last summer but sources say he was never in contention for the role. David Leitch is directing the sequel to Fox's surprise blockbuster, which grossed $783 million worldwide. Reynolds is reprising his role as the wisecracking mercenary, with the story expanding to include other characters from Deadpool's corner of Marvel’s X-Men universe. Atlanta breakout Zazie Beetz has already been cast as the super-powered merc named Domino. The character Shannon would potentially play, Cable, was co-created by Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld and writer Louise Simonson, and is described as in many ways being the opposite of Deadpool: a man who is a leader and used to being obeyed, who is very controlled but with an aura of simmering violence. In the comics, Cable was from the future and was the adult of Scott Summers, also known as the X-Man Cyclops. Deadpool 2 is scheduled to begin shooting this summer in Vancouver. One factor that could prevent Shannon from taking on the role is scheduling. The in-demand Oscar nominee just signed on for the indie What They Had, which is set to shoot this spring. Shannon, who was nominated for his work in Nocturnal Animals, already has made two comic book movies: He appeared in Jonah Hex and played the villain General Zod in Man of Steel. The actor has several movies wrapped, including the period drama The Current War, in which he plays George Westinghouse, and Horse Soldiers, an ensemble war drama that also stars Chris Hemsworth and Michael Pena. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |