UPDATE: DEADPOOL Casting Call Hints At The Characters That'll Appear

A casting call has gone out for "WHAM!", which as we know is the working title of Fox's Deadpool movie. Unfortunately the characters have also been given codenames, but we might be able to hazard a guess as to who'll feature in the film based on the descriptions.

By MarkCassidy - Feb 16, 2015 01:02 PM EST

Filed Under: Deadpool

This casting call obscures the identities of the real characters with codenames, but a healthy dose of speculation and assumption might allow us to decipher who's being described. "Ridge" definitely sounds like a villain and is therefore probably Ajax, who is Wade Wilson's main adversary in the leaked screenplay. "Lindsay" is looking like the female lead, and could be the character the likes of Morena Baccarin, Taylor Schilling, Crystal Reed, and Rebecca Rittenhouse are in the running for. It's been speculated that this might be either Domino or Vanessa Carlyle.

Next up is "Simon", who based on the description could well be Wade's sidekick, Weasel -- depending on how old this casting call is, the character T.J. Miller will most likely be playing. Based on "Shirlie's" age, this is almost certainly Blind Al, who lives with Wade (not by choice, initially) and serves as an "Aunt May" figure for the unhinged mercenary. "Kathy"? Your guess is as good as mine, but I'm willing to bet "Keren" is -- again, depending on when this casting call originally went out -- Angel Dust, who'll be played by Gina Carano. "Albert" sounds like a henchman type, so I'm gonna guess either Garrison Kane, Sluggo or Wyre, who also appear in the version of the script that leaked a few years ago.

[RIDGE] Any ethnicity, early 30s to early 50s. Big, muscular, dangerous, violent, vain, insecure and more than a bit of a dick…. but with a sense of humor. He is not a psychopath, he’s practical but morally neutral—he doesn’t enjoy torturing people, he just doesn’t care. ROLE REQUIRES THREE SEQUEL OPTIONS.

[LINDSAY] Any ethnicity, 20s, attractive and worldly. Smart, tough, beautiful but a little bit broken. Nothing has ever been easy for her and she’s developed a thick skin and cynical outlook. But she’s not a victim—she may not have a great life but she’s holding it together and does what she needs to get by. She’s got a great sense of humor but it leans heavily towards irony and sarcasm. ROLE REQUIRES THREE SEQUEL OPTIONS.

[SIMON] Any ethnicity, late 20s to early 40s. Quirky, great sense of humor. Smart, funny, but more than a little bit slippery. Fast talker, always looking to make a buck. He looks out for himself first and foremost, but reveals loyalty at the end of the day. ROLE REQUIRES THREE SEQUEL OPTIONS.

[SHIRLIE] African American, late 60s to early 80s. Worldly, great sense of comedic timing, sarcastic, dry, funny. ROLE REQUIRES THREE SERIES OPTIONS.

[KATHY] Any ethnicity, early to mid teens. World weary, great sense of comedic timing, sarcastic, droll sense of humor. ROLE REQUIRES THREE SERIES OPTIONS.

[KEREN] Any ethnicity, early 20s to late 30s. Serious, big, tough. ROLE REQUIRES THREE SERIES OPTIONS

[ALBERT] Any ethnicity, early 30s to early 50s. Big, muscular, dangerous. ROLE REQUIRES THREE SERIES OPTIONS

These are just educated guesses of course, so be sure to make your own in the comments section. If you're wondering why one of these descriptions doesn't seem to fit the character of Colossus, well that's probably because they already have Daniel Cudmore in mind to reprise the role! Again, just a guess, but it makes sense. Thanks to Film Divider for the heads up

FYI, TJ Miller and Ed Skrein are playing "Simon" and "Ridge" in DEADPOOL, whoever those characters may actually be...
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110 Comments

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DEVLIN712 - 2/16/2015, 9:32 AM

Deadpool 2, X-Force and an upcoming Wolverine film spring to mind when it comes to sequels.

kong - 2/16/2015, 9:54 AM

I love how the one ethnicity they give a [frick] about is African-American lol.

MightyZeus - 2/16/2015, 11:51 AM

Hey awesome, Ajax is going to be in it.

I think it would be great if Domino was in Deadpool too. Also would be great if FOX started to plan an X-Force movie after Deadpool.

MrCBM56 - 2/16/2015, 11:57 AM

How could TJ Miller be Weasel if he's (supposedly) included in the casting call?

MarkCassidy - 2/16/2015, 1:25 PM

Well I'm assuming this casting call went out before any of the actors were actually cast.

HulkOnion - 2/16/2015, 1:40 PM

I was hoping for a guy named Nathienel.

EhMaybeSays - 2/16/2015, 1:42 PM

No Bob

Mrsinister - 2/16/2015, 1:45 PM

Vanessa/ copycat would be amazing to see!

JoeMomma29 - 2/16/2015, 1:45 PM

LMAO!!!

JoeMomma29 - 2/16/2015, 1:46 PM

Thanks to DanielSipprelle for that vid it is freakin hilarious!!!!!!

Wannabe - 2/16/2015, 1:47 PM

It's Copycat. Or Copycat posing as Domino like in the comics.

HulkOnion - 2/16/2015, 1:48 PM

http://instagram.com/p/zLKm8cRD_A/

McGee - 2/16/2015, 1:48 PM

ThedamnBatman - 2/16/2015, 1:49 PM

Lmao, dat Feige vid

Wannabe - 2/16/2015, 1:49 PM

@JoeMomma29

Yeah. You're totally not a troll. Stay on topic. Please and thanks.

Malakas - 2/16/2015, 1:49 PM

Wannabe - 2/16/2015, 1:50 PM

@McGee

True story.

Malakas - 2/16/2015, 1:50 PM

@McGee
LOL!

deamon - 2/16/2015, 1:51 PM

No to Copycat, we already have Mystique in this world. Bring on the real Domino.

JoeMomma29 - 2/16/2015, 1:51 PM

@Wannabe

If you watch the whole thing it totally rags on SONY!!!!!!!

Dude lighten up!!!!!

Malakas - 2/16/2015, 1:53 PM

No Cable.
Just Deadpool.

MarkCassidy - 2/16/2015, 1:54 PM

lmao at that vid. Crying here

Mercwitham0uth - 2/16/2015, 1:54 PM

The original script that leaked had:

Weasel
Colossus
Venessa Carlysle (AKA Copycat)
Blind Al

Ajax
Wyre
Garrison Kane
Sluggo

Looks like they're adding more characters.

TheGambitFreak - 2/16/2015, 1:54 PM

@JoeMomma29 I'M DYING! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

JoeMomma29 - 2/16/2015, 1:55 PM

@RorMachine

I know I am in tears!!!!!!!

MrMartyMarvel - 2/16/2015, 1:55 PM

Strange, all of the characters can be any ethnicity except for Blind Al. What, do they wanna turn her into the sassy black grandma stereotype or something? Somebody call Tyler Perry!

Borthwick - 2/16/2015, 1:56 PM

just see the Test footage one again.. cant freaking wait just love how its put together its just perfect.cant wait to see everything related to DEADPOOL... would love for there to be some X-men and F4 mentions in the film.

Malakas - 2/16/2015, 1:56 PM

@Wannabe
Don't be a dick man.That shit's funny.And this is a Deadpool thread.

Malakas - 2/16/2015, 1:58 PM

Only Deadpool can be dick.

Slader - 2/16/2015, 1:58 PM

@JoeMomma29

Best hilarious video ever, and he just says true hahahahaha

MrMartyMarvel - 2/16/2015, 2:02 PM

@JoeMomma29

Whoever thought that up is a genius! The video just goes way too well with what he's saying!

SnapperCarr - 2/16/2015, 2:05 PM

B..b...b..but what about Agent Bob?

JoeMomma29 - 2/16/2015, 2:05 PM

Guys thanks to DanielSipprelle he posted that vid on another thread.

But it is freakin hilarious......I have watched it four times and I am still laughing hard.

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UPDATE: DEADPOOL Casting Call Hints At The Characters That'll Appear

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