Ever since Deadpool came out, the search for an actor to play Cable has been non-stop. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the man who played General Zod in Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel,” is the front runner to play cableTHR exclusively reports that Michael Shannon, who was recently nominated for best supporting actor for Nocturnal Animals, is the top choice for Cable.

Here is what they had to say, 

• Sources say that Shannon isn’t the only one on the studio’s list but is the one leading the pack as the top choice at this stage. Stranger Things actor David Harbour is also on the shortlist. Kyle Chandler’s name surfaced last summer but sources say he was never in contention for the role.

THR also mentioned that something could prevent Michael Shannon from taking the role is the fact that he is film an Indie film this spring.

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Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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