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Production on the long-awaited Deadpool movie has begun, and so far the film has collected an eclectic cast of characters. There is, of course, Deadpool himself, played by Ryan Reynolds, but the supporting cast consists of everything from Deadpool comics regulars, to Morlocks, to one of the most minor X-Men characters ever created.
With this in mind, we got to thinking about what Deadpool characters we’d like to see in the film, given the chance. Here are our picks.
Bob, Agent of Hydra
The cowardly Bob was convinced to join the terrorist organization Hydra by his wife, who complained that he was incapable of holding down a steady job. While Bob was disappointed to find that Hydra didn’t offer full dental coverage, as rival terrorist group AIM did, he served loyally until Deadpool infiltrated the base where he was stationed. Wade tortured Bob into helping him complete his mission, and a beautiful friendship was born. Sometimes mockingly referred to as Deadpool’s “pet,” Bob has since served as Deadpool’s sidekick and saved the Merc with a Mouth on more than one occasion. Sure, Fox couldn’t make him an agent of Hydra, thanks to legal issues, but they could easily make him and agent of Weapon X, or some other terrorist organization.
Agent X
When Wade met Bob, he was on a mission to save Agent X, real name Nijo. Nijo was originally tasked with spying on Deadpool for his partner, Black Swan, an assassin with a grudge against Wade. Nijo and Swan had a bit of a falling out and Swan killed him, only to inadvertently resurrect him by linking Nijo and Deadpool’s minds, granting Nijo some of Wade’s regenerative powers. Unfortunately, Nijo’s memories vanished in the process. Driven to be the world’s best mercenary, Agent X took the name Alex Hayden and formed the mercenary team Agency X, a group that would have several run-ins with Deadpool down the line.
Outlaw
Outlaw is another member of Agency X. As a young girl, Inez Temple was teased and bullied for being a mutant. She fended for herself, and found solace, inspiration, and empowerment in stories of her ancestor, the Outlaw Kid. She channeled that inspiration into a passion for firearms. With her skills honed, Outlaw entered the mercenary world and soon met Deadpool and Agent X.
T-Ray
T-Ray is a villain with a bizarre past. He claims that his real name is Wade Wilson and that young Deadpool, then going by the name Jack and on the run from his employers, was responsible for killing Wilson’s wife, Mercedes, and assuming his name. T-Ray went to great lengths to prepare for his revenge, travelling to Japan, training to become a sorcerer, and selling his soul to the “Dark Masters.” For a time, he was as close to an arch nemesis as Deadpool has ever had.
Blind Al
Of all Deadpool’s weird relationships, his relationship with Blind Al may be the weirdest. Al was a British intelligence agent and an early assignment for Deadpool, but, rather than kill her, he killed everyone else around her and let her live. Years later, after Al reached elderly age, Deadpool kidnapped and kept her captive. They developed a relationship that is a mix of friendship, Stockholm syndrome, hate, and mentorship. With the right actress, it would be interesting to the relationship played out on screen.
Deadpool opens February 12, 2016
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