With less than year until the standalone Deadpool movie hits cinemas, the race is on to lock in a solid cast of characters to accompany Wade Wilson on his first solo🍨 adventure.

Just last week, Haywire star Gina Carano boarded the movie in the role of Angel Dust, a member of an underground mutant group𒉰 called Th🌟e Morlocks. In addition, the cited report made mention of popular X-Men character, Colossus, and his expected appearance in the movie.

to confirm that he would not be returning:

“Thanks everyone for all the support for me 2 reprise the role of #Colossus in #Deadpool but unfortunately it won't be happening for me,” he Tweeted. “I've had a blast playing such an ꧙awesome character over 𓄧the years! #Deadpool will be kick-ass with #TimMiller and @VancityReynolds #BestFans”

Cudmore’s breakout turn as Colossus came in X2: X-Men United. He went on to reprise the role in X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Directed by Tim Miller, with a script from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, Deadpool will arrive on February 12th, 2016.

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