The new Deadpool movie will not only bring back popular characters from previous installments, but also many familiar faces from Marvel movies produced by Fox and the MCU. Audiences can look forward to the return of Karan Soni as Dopinder, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead and many more. The film will also introduce several variants of Deadpool and newly added characters that will enrich the story.
Returning characters from Deadpool films
The following will return in their roles from previous Deadpool films:
- Karan Soni as Dopinder, a taxi driver and admirer of Wilson who effectively serves as his driver.
- Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, a teenager from the X-Men team with the mutant ability to create atomic blasts from her body.
- Stefan Kapičić as the voice of Colossus, a member of the X-Men who can turn his body into organic steel.
- Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio, the girlfriend of Negasonic Teenage Warhead and another member of the X-Men.
- Randal Reeder as Buck.
- Lewis Tan as Shatterstar, a member of X-Force.
Recurring characters from Fox's Marvel films
Several actors from previous Fox-produced Marvel films have confirmed their participation as well, including:
- Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios, an assassin who wields a pair of sai.
- Aaron Stanford as Pyro, a mutant capable of controlling fire.
- Tyler Mane as Sabretooth, a mutant with claws and superhuman strength.
- Dafne Keen as Laura / X-23, the biological daughter of Logan with similar abilities to her father.
- Chris Evans as Johnny Storm / Human Torch, a member of the Fantastic Four capable of controlling flames and igniting.
Actor Preparations
- Aaron Stanford praised the new costume, which is more faithful to the comics than the one he wore in X-2 (2003) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
- Dafne Keen re-watched Logan (2017) to better prepare for her return to the character after seven years and wanted to explore an older version of Laura who now has a better understanding and appreciation of what Logan has experienced. Laura now speaks English with a neutral accent in addition to her native Spanish, having lived among more English-speaking people since first meeting Logan.
Recurring characters from the MCU
Among the actors who will reprise their roles from MCU include:
- Wunmi Mosaku as a B-15 hunter from TVA.
- Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan.
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor via archival footage from Thor: The Dark World.
Variations of Deadpool
Several variations of Deadpool appear in the film, including:
- Dog Deadpool, Dogpool, played by canine actor Peggy.
- Lady Deadpool, a female version of Wilson.
- Cowboy Deadpool.
- Headpool, a levitating skull.
Other Characters
Other characters in the film include:
- Wesley Snipes as Blade.
- Channing Tatum as Gambit.
- Mutants Toad, Lady Deathstrike, Azazel, Juggernaut, and Hulk.
Major roles and guest actors
- Greg Hemphill plays a bartender.
- Wrexham A.F.C. player Ollie Palmer appears briefly as a bar patron.
- Rob McElhenney plays a cameo role as a TVA soldier.
- Henry Cavill will appear in an episodic role as a variant of Wolverine.
Source: English Wikipedia
