Marvel Studios’ brought back several fan-favorite characters from Fox’s X-Men universe. However, one key figure was missing —.
Deadpool co-creator recently addressed the character’s absence on X (formerly Twitter), sparking speculation. Fans have questioned why Cable, a significant figure in Deadpool 2, was not included in the latest installment.
The film featured many multiverse elements and callbacks, making the character’s exclusion more noticeable. Rob Liefeld, co-creator of Deadpool, has alleged that Marvel Studios prevented Josh Brolin’s Cable from appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine.
On January 8, 2025, Liefeld wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Shouldn’t have blocked him from Deadpool & Wolverine. All time boner move.” He also shared fan art of Brolin as DC’s Darkseid.
Shouldn’t have blocked him from Deadpool & Wolverine. All time boner move. https://t.co/QlpDqyZKqC Brolin, who portrayed Cable in Deadpool 2, confirmed in February 2024 that he would likely not return for the third installment.