Josh Brolin’s absence as Cable in the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie has got fans and industry people talking. Rob Liefeld, who co-created Deadpool, thinks that Marvel Studios blocked the character from being in the film.
He shared his disappointment about this on social media. Brolin had hinted before that he probably wouldn’t return for the third movie, but Cable was still mentioned twice in the film.
The movie has a large cast, bringing back several actors from earlier X-Men films and using elements from the multiverse. Many popular characters showed up, but Cable’s absence stood out, especially given the movie’s multiverse theme.
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It’s uncertain if Brolin will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has expressed interest in working with the Russo brothers on future projects like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, but there’s no official word about his participation. There’s some speculation he might come back as Thanos in those films, but no solid information is available about his future roles as either Cable or Thanos.
The reasons behind Cable’s exclusion from Deadpool & Wolverine is unclear. Liefeld suggests it was a decision from Marvel Studios, while Brolin’s earlier comments imply he might not have been available. The film acknowledges Cable’s absence through dialogue, showing how important the character is to the franchise, even without his presence in the plot. Brolin’s possible return to the MCU seems to depend on what the Russo brothers are doing and any announcements from Marvel Studios.
The different takes from Liefeld and Brolin combined with the lack of an official statement from Marvel creates a confusing situation. Liefeld blames the studio’s decision, while Brolin hints at other reasons for not participating. This uncertainty keeps fans speculating about what might happen next. It highlights the challenges of casting and character development in a big franchise, where both creative choices and practical issues play a part.
Even though Cable didn’t physically appear in the film, the multiple references to him show that he is still a significant character in the story.
