Deadpool, the 'Merc with the Mouth,' is a fan favorite character who was mishandled in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Luckily, Fox seems to agree that most of that movie won't affect their X-Universe, giving us another chance at seeing the favorite assassin. Ryan Reynolds did a great job with the role, but the writing and other choices didn't do Deadpool justice. He's been on and off a solo film project, but it's official - he's returning. If casting had gone differently, which actor could pull off Deadpool's physicality, humor, and self-aware sensibilities? Check out this list and cast your vote for who should play Deadpool in our fan casting call.
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Ryan ReynoldsMoviesRyan Reynolds is perfect. His physicality, his humor, his build. They made the right choice keeping him.
Do you agree?
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Jensen AcklesMoviesJensen Ackles proved his snark can lead a show for over ten years. He also has a following and the build for the role.
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Seann William ScottMoviesHe is a bit soft now. But with a serious workout, or just use his voice.
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Chris PineMoviesChris Pine is probably the only other actor besides Reynolds who could play both the guy in the suit and the voice. He has the physicality, the build, and add some Kirk smugness and cockiness with the right writing team, and you get great Deadpool.
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Sam RockwellMoviesWhenever they let Sam Rockwell do comedy on set, Deadpool shows up. The voice, the humor, the dancing? Sold.
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Chris PrattMoviesYes, this guy attaches himself to Peter Quill inGuardians of the GalaxyHe will stick with him in Guardians of the Galaxy. But we know he will work in the gym. He has the voice, the humor, and everything Deadpool needs.
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Neil Patrick HarrisMoviesChris Pratt voices Barney Stinson's charm and humor, with Jason Statham's body from ten years ago. Deadpool.
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Bradley CooperMoviesBradley Cooper is built like a superhero and proves he can be hilarious. He already voices Rocket for Marvel'sGuardians of the Galaxy, so let's put him in Spandex as another (anti)hero.
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Dave FrancoMoviesDave Franco has an iconic voice. Check.
Dave Franco is young enough. Check.
Dave Franco can play Snarky, Smug. Check.-269 - 11
Brad Pitt from the 90sMoviesYou need a mix of Tyler Durden's charm and mania combined with Brad Pitt from12 MonkeysWouldn't be amazing. Any news on that time machine?
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Anthony JeselnikMoviesDeadpool is offensive. Watch ten minutes of Anthony Jeselnik's work and try to argue he lacks Deadpool's sensibilities.
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Simon PeggMoviesHe may not be the obvious choice, but he has perfect humor and timing to pull off the Merc.
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Jason SudeikisMoviesHe has the potential body type, a trainer, and certainly the voice and the humor. We would fully support Sudeikis's Wade Wilson.
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Nolan NorthMoviesA noted voice actor (think the Uncharted games), he could handle the vocal parts with another actor doing the physicality. Also, he voiced Deadpool in other projects.
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Will ArnettMoviesA Will Arnett with a Gob Bluth style voicing the Merc with the Mouth could be wonderfully weird.
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Zac EfronMoviesYes, we know. He has the build, the snark, the need to be taken seriously, and the pull to make the studio less worried about an R-rated hero.
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Jason LeeMoviesWith Jason Lee, use his voice, that humor, and that snark... but a different actor's body.
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Dave ChappelleMoviesStunt double body, Dave Chappelle voice. Everyone awaited his return, and the show got huge numbers, maybe enough for an R-rated superhero movie.
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Charlie DanielsMoviesCan you imagine his iconic, shrill, excitable voice coming from Deadpool?! It would be amazing. A body double is definitely needed, though.
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