Interesting X-Men Casting News!

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Hugh Jackman is reprising his role in the new X-Men Origins: Wolverine film, and he's going to have some very interesting actors joining him in the flick.

Both Ryan Reynolds and Black Eyed Peas rapper Will.I.Am have been announced as characters in the movie, though no word on who they will be playing just yet.

Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston and Lynn Collins round out the cast as Sabretooth, William Stryker and Silver Fox, respectively.

Three peeps have been added to the cast.

That's an interesting mix.

Who do you think Ryan could play????

Update:

Ryan Reynolds is set to play Deadpool, "Friday Night Lights" regular Taylor Kitsch to star as Gambit and will.i.am is joining the cast as John Wraith.

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Feb 19, 2008 at 8:18 pm / Email this »

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Emily says – reply to this

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boob.
DOAAAAAA says – reply to this

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FIRST BITCHES FIRST
rhea valenzuela says – reply to this

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GAMBIT!!!
hugotessier26 says – reply to this

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HE WILL PLAY GAMBIT FOR SURE!!!!
jelesa says – reply to this

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deadpool
Gluttoney says – reply to this

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Gambit
Casem says – reply to this

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Oh man more Xmen movies?? Not sure If I like thaaat??? The 3rd one sucked!!
WorkC says – reply to this

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He will play Gambit.
Chrissy says – reply to this

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First
ms. shotty says – reply to this

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ryan reynolds = gambit
Jill says – reply to this

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(first?) He'll be playing the X-man that lives in my PANTS….
one says – reply to this

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#1
albert trevino says – reply to this

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second!
Megan says – reply to this

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Gambit??
gambit says – reply to this

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gambit
Gobama says – reply to this

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GAMBITTTTTTTTT

GAMBITTTTTTTTT

GAMBITTTTTTTTT IS BACK!
Nicole says – reply to this

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I AM IN LOVE WITH HIM.
I don't care who he plays. I just want to watch him!
LEXUS says – reply to this

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GAMBIT!!!! FOR SURE
Fluckies says – reply to this

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Umm snokay.
RExy says – reply to this

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Gambit… but the accent would suck.
VOTE OBAMA says – reply to this

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SHUT THE FVCK UP HOMO. THIS REAL MAN DOESN'T WANT A PIG LIKE YOU COMPLIMENTING HIM.

YOU SUCK YOURSELF. LOSER.

VOTE OBAMA
JasonSereno.com says – reply to this

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Gambit.
Shannon says – reply to this

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He's playing Deadpool.
Which, if you know comics, is the PERFECT role for him.
uh uh uh says – reply to this

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Ryan can play me any time he wants! He is hot, hot, hot!
Annie says – reply to this

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Gambit, maybe?
josie says – reply to this

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oh i dont know who ryan could play. hope its someone evil .;)
afdlkadf says – reply to this

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taylor kitsch is playing gambit as well
Ste says – reply to this

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Erection man!The super hero with the massive erection.He rips his clothes off everytime he gets an erection and has to bum as many baddies as he can. cool and sexy r wat;-)
andiii says – reply to this

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ryan will play your mom, perez.
rayy says – reply to this

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firsttt
matt says – reply to this

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first

and i thought it was supposed to be deadpool
Jill says – reply to this

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For the love of God please let him be Gambit!
MseB says – reply to this

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He is playing Deadpool!
Brewster says – reply to this

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Now that's more like it!!

Silly gossip and not Obama Bashing!
Alessa says – reply to this

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I hope he plays someone who's shirtless all the time!
Ste says – reply to this

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Erection man;-)
Hymes says – reply to this

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He gets hotter and hotter each year!!
Robbie says – reply to this

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Ryan is Deadpool, Sweeties. and that hunk from Friday Night Lights- not sure of his name- has been cast as the card carrying cajun, Gambit.
Miss_Smithers says – reply to this

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Hmm. I wonder if they'll film here in Vancouver again?
starchio says – reply to this

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GAMBIT!
will says – reply to this

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sorry but how big is his head, lol
james says – reply to this

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it's already been announced he's playing deadpool. too busy posting obama smear stories to steal an accurate article on this casting? fuck you, man.
MISS LEGEND says – reply to this

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what about the sexy guy from ugly betty playin gambit!
Tom says – reply to this

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gambit
Realist says – reply to this

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He is playing deadpool…you are slipping, it was announced yesterday. Maybe you should stop trying to persuade people with your political propaganda and get back to what you are good at. People come here for celebrity gossip not your opinion on who we should vote for…we come here for gossip…thats it!
SO HOT says – reply to this

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DROOOOOOOOOOOL
abs says – reply to this

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GAMBIT would be awesome, but i wonder if he can do the accent…who cares, ryan's HOT!
oatmeal says – reply to this

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gambit, for sure!!!
k.c. says – reply to this

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There are so many characters they haven't put in the movies so, anything is possible. I just hope he is not a villain. He's too pretty to be a villain. It would be cool if they combined all the super heroes into one movie, …….Being that Spider Man & the Fantastic Four are allies with The X-men. THoughts?
Jus says – reply to this

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Gambit!
yeahokay says – reply to this

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hopefully he plays a character who's naked throughout the entire movie and doesnt say a word. he's hot as hell but a terrible corny actor.
Bethany says – reply to this

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Oh please be Gambit. He is my favorite X-Men Character.
Bridget says – reply to this

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I hope Gambit. God hes so hot i just wanna lick him
k.c. says – reply to this

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He would be good as Gambit……..♥. He's got the looks of a ladies man =)
Hannah says – reply to this

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OBVIOULSY GAMBIT. omg i love gambit. So hot, even though hes a cartoon.
yayay says – reply to this

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OOOOH YIPEEE love Ryan Reynolds.
tiggie says – reply to this

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GAMBIT!!!!
arty says – reply to this

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no accent though
anonymous says – reply to this

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havok
emilee says – reply to this

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you forgot taylor kitsch perez.
skeletor says – reply to this

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gambit's sexy ass
emilee says – reply to this

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once again.
TAYLOR KITSCH is GAMBIT and if you researched that you would know it.
kelsie says – reply to this

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the dude who shoot lazors out of his eyes
Miss thing to you says – reply to this

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I think it's wrong that someone can be that good looking.
aggiegirl74 says – reply to this

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Totally Gambit!!!
shik says – reply to this

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my baby dady
Mary K says – reply to this

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I would have said Gambit for sure but I don't think Gambit would be in a story about Wolverine's origins (not sure if the movie is going to be about Wolverine's orgins but that is what the title sounds like it would be) So I am not really sure who he would be playing.
linkfx says – reply to this

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They already said three days ago he's playing "Deadpool" in the Wolverine movie, and you forgot TAYLOR KITSCH for Gambit.
Kyle says – reply to this

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Confirmed as Deadpool. The Hilarious Merc with a Mouth. I guess Spidey with Guns.
Amanda says – reply to this

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I don't know anything about X-men but I know that he's freakin' hot and I'll watch it if he's in it.
Ralphy says – reply to this

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hes perfect for gambit!!
mish says – reply to this

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Shit!!! hope is someone evil
Billie says – reply to this

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He'd make a good morph.
CANADA. says – reply to this

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god, you gotta love us Canadians.
=]
Molly says – reply to this

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HE IS PLAYING DEADPOOL!!! He leaked it 6 months ago in an interview sorry but its not gambit
pia says – reply to this

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I vote that he calls himself "Original Sin" and walks around naked the whole time.
Mary K says – reply to this

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Re: kelsie – you mean Cyclops…..well sorry but he is dead….at least that is what the third movie left us with…..although I don't think he is. Just thinking about the third movie makes me so mad because they totaly ruined it…..if you are an X-men fan you would prob agree. I guess Ryan is playing Deadpool. He would have made a good Gambit (not sure if he could do the accent though) Gambit was always my fave so I hope this guy who is playing him does well or I will be pissed!
Aimee says – reply to this

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No clue… I can't wait for more details! Keep us posted, Perez!
BIG A 4rm tha 818 says – reply to this

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he's playing deadpool. he's this assassin guy. check out wikipedia
anna says – reply to this

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he is sooo hot!
jo says – reply to this

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yes!! gambit!! i can feel it in my lady boner, for sure.
me says – reply to this

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GAMBIT FA SHO
me says – reply to this

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DOESNT ANYONE REALIZE WHAT A FAG RYAN IS??? AM I THE ONLY ONE!!! NOT EVEN PEREZ SAYS ANYTHING ABOUT IT! I MEAN HE GOES TANNING!!! LOOK AT HIS SKIN TONE
Allyssa says – reply to this

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Re: Emily – you mah best frienddd
amber says – reply to this

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He is playing Deadpool according to www.cinematical.com
Pamela says – reply to this

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I'm sure he'll be Gambit. I'm EXCITED!
Manny Valdes says – reply to this

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There have been reports that he will play a Marval comic character by the name of DEADPOOL.

SWEET!
j says – reply to this

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definitely gambit
Ariel says – reply to this

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Ryan Reynolds = Gambit
Bubba says – reply to this

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RYAN REYNOLDS = MY BUTT BOI

HE'S A NO TALENT HOT PIECE OF ASS….THAT'S IT !
LDee says – reply to this

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What ever he plays, i just pray to ALL GODS that he is partially naked. He has got everything going on physicall and he is a major talent!!! I am excited to see it!!
Hot says – reply to this

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Any character who is required to go shirtless at all times.
tim says – reply to this

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he's playing deadpool, a wise crackin assassin
Mary K says – reply to this

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ok I did a little looking around on the net and this is what I found out……………Set seventeen years before X-Men, the film will focus on Wolverine's violent past, and his early encounters with William Stryker. The Weapon X program and his interactions with other mutants will be explored, including his complex relationship with Sabretooth/Victor Creed …………………. Reynolds is believed to star as Deadpool, while will.i.am is rumored for the role of John Wraith - a teleporting mutant who’s also a member of the Weapon X program and Taylor Kitsch has been cast as Gambit.
david says – reply to this

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he's deadpool?!? wtf? x-men the movie series has done some piss awful casting. He's more fitting as the leader of Alpha Flight. He should not be deadpool. plus just so ppl know deadpool is extremely scarred and nasty looking under his mask and if they change that for the movie i'll be pissed.
Dianne says – reply to this

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isn't he playing deadpool?
haw002 says – reply to this

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oh definitely gambit for sure.. without a doubt..
TONYA says – reply to this

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GUY WHO WALKS AROUND WITH NO CLOTHES…..CAUSE HE'S HOT!
Cinnamon-Goodness says – reply to this

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GAMBIT duhhhhh! Hopefully he can pull the accent off though
jlynn says – reply to this

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Oh, I hope he plays Gambit, he'd be perfect