Michael Shannon, Batman v Superman's Zod, to join Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 2?

Actor Michael Shannon might play the role of Cable in upcoming superhero film Deadpool 2.

While no deal has yet been made, Shannon is the top choice for the role, reports variety.com.

Watch the Deadpool 2 teaser here

John Wick co-director David Leitch has been roped in to direct Deadpool 2 after the first film’s director Tim Miller dropped out due to creative differences.

Deadpool, which released in 2016, minted $782.6 million at the box office worldwide.

Earlier, it was announced that Atlanta actor Zazie Beetz has also joined the cast as mutant mercenary Domino.