Stephen Lang

Even if nobody would have thought, Deadpool is one of the best-reviewed superhero movies and the highest grossing R-rated flick of all times. So having actors campaign for a role in the sequel is no surprise "“ especially if that is a co-starring role. In this way, actor Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don't Breathe) took it on social media to announce the studio that he wants to portray the time-traveling mutant known as Cable.

And for many fans he was the perfect pick "“ with his grizzled look and his muscular body, the actor found himself on quite a few fan-lists. It went so far that rumors began to spread saying that he actually nabbed the role.

But it wasn't so "“ Josh Brolin was cast instead, which makes an even more interesting choice. However, before this announcement was made, Stephen Lang said that he doubts he'll get the role "“ mainly because of scheduling conflicts (after all, he is set to appear in James Cameron final three Avatar movies).

Missed opportunity "“ right?