Stephen Lang Heads To Twitter To Make It Clear He Wants To Play 'Cable' In DEADPOOL 2

Stephen Lang has been a fan-favourite choice to play Cable for years now, and following the record breaking debut of Deadpool, he's making it clear that he wants to play the character on the big screen.

By JoshWilding - Feb 13, 2016 08:02 PM EST

Filed Under: Deadpool

A Deadpool sequel is currently in development and Cable is pretty much confirmed to appear in it, but who exactly will play him? Stephen Lang's name frequently comes up when fans talk about the character, and he's spent most of today sharing Tweets from those who would like to see the Avatar star teaming up with the Merc with the Mouth a couple of years from now. As you can see, he's certainly in the right shape to bring Nathan Summers to the big screen, and after the impact the fans had on Deadpool, could those responsible for the sequel take note of the desire to see Lang in the role? We'll have to wait and see, but let us know if you think he's right for Cable in the usual place.

Let's lay some CABLE. You know I want it. This is pre-training. Thanks for spreading the word. #Deadpool pic.twitter.com/jI1Y1i0oH0
— Stephen Lang (@IAmStephenLang) February 13, 2016

Shakespeare:"CABLEs of perdurable toughness". Slang: Just staying fit. Training another story. Let's go! #Deadpool pic.twitter.com/cCZ2WTzPi9
— Stephen Lang (@IAmStephenLang) February 14, 2016

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Boomdoggin - 2/13/2016, 8:11 PM

He's not gonna get that part.

huckfinnisher - 2/13/2016, 8:22 PM

@Boomdoggin - Just a touch too old... like five to seven years ago maybe.

Boomdoggin - 2/13/2016, 8:27 PM

@huckfinnisher - That boy needs to have a sandwich or two before he can play the Summers boy.

ogrodafloresta - 2/14/2016, 7:12 AM

@Boomdoggin - John Cena is gonna get it

Scorpo - 2/13/2016, 8:12 PM

Trying too hard

MasterTaffer - 2/13/2016, 9:15 PM

@Scorpo - Eh, considering how hard Reynolds tried for ten years to play Deadpool, I'd say he's fine in his effort level.

Scorpo - 2/13/2016, 9:27 PM

@MasterTaffer - Yeah but now Deadpool is well known, so I don't think people can just campaign for roles to do with Deadpool anymore.

OmegaBlack13 - 2/13/2016, 8:12 PM

I used to really want him for Cable, but I kinda would prefer someone younger now.

Scorpo - 2/13/2016, 8:13 PM

@OmegaBlack13 - Cable should be older.

AgentZero - 2/13/2016, 8:16 PM

@OmegaBlack13 - Huh ! Why are you even commenting with this nonsense ? Cable is an older dude.

Scorpo - 2/13/2016, 8:12 PM

He has a cable face

AgentZero - 2/13/2016, 8:15 PM

Confirmed : He's casted.

If I remember correctly Deadpool did drop his name in the after credit scene so it's in the bag !!!.

Ryguy88 - 2/13/2016, 10:24 PM

@AgentZero - They didn't, they went with

SPOILERS:

Mel Gibson, Dolph Lundgren and Keira Knightley

LEVITIKUZ - 2/13/2016, 8:17 PM

Keira Knightly should be Cable.

Thanoice - 2/13/2016, 9:49 PM

@LEVITIKUZ - Nah she should have been deadpool

Ryguy88 - 2/13/2016, 10:25 PM

@LEVITIKUZ - she can rock a flat-top

CombatWombat - 2/14/2016, 6:51 AM

@LEVITIKUZ
Idris Elba

soberchimera - 2/13/2016, 8:19 PM

PiereDevon - 2/13/2016, 8:21 PM

Isnt Cable and Deadpool like the same age?

MrPositive - 2/13/2016, 8:22 PM

Deadpool was awesome, that all folks

JP8 - 2/13/2016, 8:23 PM

Still way to small need a taller and bigger build. Good shape for an old man though. Everyone wants a long term cbm contract.

BlitzHazard - 2/13/2016, 8:24 PM

It would be perfect if they did cast him, only for Deadpool to mention how hard he tried to get the role

marvel72 - 2/13/2016, 8:27 PM

Not a bad choice but maybe slightly too old.

DallasAvenger - 2/13/2016, 8:29 PM

That's cool. I'd cast someone a bit younger but I like to see people going out for roles.

BlackPhillip - 2/13/2016, 8:34 PM

Isn't Cable 50 years old or something?

OmnipotentXY - 2/13/2016, 8:36 PM

I honestly cannot think of anyone who would fit the part better. Make that sheet happen Fox!

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