Josh Brolin’s Cable was notably absent fromDeadpool & Wolverinebut I’m gladMarveldecided not to bring him back.Deadpool & Wolverinehad plenty of cameosfrom the Fox universe that gave audiences exactly what they wanted. Some were returning characters, like Chris Evans' Human Torch, Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, and Wesley Snipes' Blade. Others were characters who had never been fully realized, like Channing Tatum’s Gambit.
There were also appearances by characters from the Deadpool franchise, like Cyclops and Vanessa, but their roles were brief. One fan-favorite character missing from the film wasJosh Brolin’s Cable fromDeadpool 2. In an interview withIndiewire,Deadpool & Wolverineco-writer Paul Wernick said Cable “absolutely was considered” for the film, but ultimately didn’t make the cut. While it would have been nice to see Brolin reprise his X-Men role,Deadpool & Wolverinemade the right decision to leave him out.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s Cameos Are All About Redemption For Fox Characters
Many argue thatDeadpool & Wolverineis a cameo-fest made exclusively for fan service, but that’s not true. Every cameo is purposeful and fits into the film’s main narrative.Deadpool and the Wolverine variant featured in this film are two characters who are searching for purpose and redemption. Wade is still searching for meaning in his life and Logan is looking to redeem himself after failing to be a hero at the right moment.
Deadpool & Wolverine Deleted Scenes, Cut Cameos & Abandoned Plans Explained
Now that some time has passed since Deadpool & Wolverine’s release, many deleted scenes, cut cameos and discarded plans have come to light.
Most of the returning Fox characters have similar goals and desires. Garner’s Elektra and Snipes' Blade never got the endings they deserved and believed fighting Cassandra Nova could give them the legacy they wanted.Tatum’s Gambit movienever happened, and this movie finally allowed him to make a name for himself. These returning characters did ignite excitement from the audience, butthey aren’t meaningless and cheap cameos whose sole purpose is to get box office success.
Josh Brolin’s Cable Already Got His Perfect Ending
I loved Brolin’s performance as Cable inDeadpool 2and wanted him to return to the Marvel universe inDeadpool & Wolverine.However, it’s for the best that he was left out because Cable’s return would have been distracting. As stated previously, the cameos inDeadpool 3were all meant to redeem characters and actors who never got closure. Brolin’s Cable already got his perfect ending inDeadpool 2, sobringing him back would have been a moment of meaningless fan service.
I hope Brolin’s Cable returns someday, but in a project where his role will have more meaning.
Deadpool 2ended with Wade preventing Russell from killing the headmaster and saving Cable’s future. While Cable doesn’t return home,he knows his family is safe and that’s all he cares about. He didn’t need to return forDeadpool & Wolverineas his story is already complete. He fulfilled his purpose and doesn’t need to be redeemed with another film. I hope Brolin’s Cable returns someday, but in a project where his role will have more meaning.
