The “Deadpool” sequel just went maximum effort in a casting announcement that may change the world. OK, that’s a little much, but really nothing makes sense anymore. According to The Hollywood Reporter,Deadpool’s “X-Force” collaborator Cable will be played by none other than Josh Brolin. At last we can say. Josh Brolin is Cable! — Rhett Reese (@RhettReese) April 12, 2017 We’ve known Cable, the adult son of Cyclops, was coming for a while.