What if we told you that Ryan Reynolds tried to bring Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider into "Deadpool & Wolverine"? That's right, Reynolds revealed that he wanted Cage to reprise his fiery role, saying, "Came to a conversation for sure. Yeah, but no." Sadly, it didn’t happen. But imagine how epic that would have been!
Superhero Cameos Galore!
Even without Cage, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is packed with star power. Chris Evans suits up as Johnny Storm, Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra, and Wesley Snipes brings Blade back to life. And that’s not all! Channing Tatum finally steps into the role of Gambit after years of fan anticipation, and Henry Cavill takes on a Wolverine variant, filling in for Hugh Jackman in some scenes. Talk about a superhero extravaganza!
How Did They Pull This Off?
Director Shawn Levy spilled the beans to Variety about how these casting decisions came to be. It turns out, most of these surprising cameos were secured through personal asks by Levy and Reynolds themselves. "With pretty much no exceptions, every surprise casting in this movie came down to Ryan or I reaching out to the actor... it literally was us asking and invariably people saying ‘yes,’" Levy said. Can you believe that?
The One That Got Away
And here’s another what-could-have-been: Ben Affleck was also in talks for a cameo as Daredevil, a role he previously played alongside Garner’s Elektra. Unfortunately, these discussions didn’t go beyond the initial stages. Imagine the nostalgia trip that would have been!
Channing Tatum as Gambit – A Dream Come True
One of the most exciting additions is Channing Tatum as Gambit. Levy couldn’t contain his excitement, sharing, "I am obsessed with Channing as Gambit in this movie. What went into this, first and foremost, is a decade of Channing wanting to play this part." It’s safe to say fans are just as thrilled to see Tatum finally get his chance.
Nicolas Cage’s Thoughts on Ghost Rider
Interestingly, Nicolas Cage has previously mentioned that an R-rated "Ghost Rider" could have been a huge hit, much like "Deadpool." In an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Cage said, "Had 'Ghost Rider' been made in R-rated format... I’m fairly certain it would be enormously successful." Maybe there’s still hope for a dark and gritty Ghost Rider in the future?
What Do You Think?
Would you have loved to see Nicolas Cage's Ghost Rider in "Deadpool & Wolverine"? Which cameo are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below and join the conversation!
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