Stephen Lang says that he would love to be part of the Deadpool sequel.
Stephen Lang
Cable looks set to be one of the new additions to the cast list when Deadpool 2 is finally released, and Lang is one of the actors who has been linked to the role.
While other actors have also been suggested for the part, Lang is a name that keeps cropping up time and time again. And while he admits that he would love to be involved, he has not spoken to anyone about a role in the upcoming film.
Speaking to Mashable about Deadpool 2, Lang said: "Oh sure, I was a fan of the first Deadpool and I'd be delighted to be a part of that sequel, but I haven't spoken to anyone about it. It kept cropping up on the internet that I should play Cable. The extent of what I did was, one day I was in the gym and I tweeted, 'let's lay some Cable,' and that became construed as my campaign for the part. Even now, if someone does fan art, I'll retweet it because I like keeping it alive.
"It's the same studio as Avatar, but I don't know if that makes it easier or more difficult logistically. Either way, no one has approached me, and I can't even say if I'm in the actual conversation. But they must be aware of it, because whoever makes those decisions must be aware of everything. Plus, I think I'd do a pretty bang-up job with the part. Having said that, understand that my obligation is to the largest, most successful film ever made, so Avatar takes precedence."
Lang delivered a fantastic performance in Avatar and would be a great fit for the role of Cable - it would be fab to see him in a comic book film alongside Reynolds. I guess we are going to have to wait and see how this one works out.
Lang is currently enjoying success with new horror film Don't Breathe, which will hit the big screen here in the UK in September.
The actor has also finished work on Justice, Braven, and Solar Eclipse: Depth of Darkness and is filming Hostiles. He is also set to reprise the role of Miles Quaritch in the upcoming Avatar sequels.
Deadpool 2 is expected to hit the big screen at the beginning of 2018 with Reynolds back in the title role.
Deadpool was a huge success earlier this year, grossing over $782 million at the box office.
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