But did you know that there was a time when someone other than Ryan Reynolds would’ve played Deadpool?
But there was oneSupernaturalstar who nearly landed the Marvel role…
Okay, we won’t keep you in suspense, it wasJensen Ackles!
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Well, his most famous TV series stood in the way.
While there were a few different roles of interest, it was Deadpool that really stood out.
As for his thoughts on the finished product?
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“Did I audition forCaptain America?
No, I did not,” Ackles toldEntertainment Weeklyin 2022.
“Unfortunately, I didn’t get to fight Chris on that one.”
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Talk about things going full circle.
These characters sure went through it!
He’s cocky, angry, and all around bloody out on the battlefield.
What Is Jensen Ackles Up to Now?
At the end of the second season of ABC’sC.J.
And that’s all on top of executive producing andreprising his Dean Winchester roleinThe Winchestersspin-off series.
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But Ackles most notable data pipe TV role has certainly beenas Russell Shaw in the hit CBS seriesTracker.
The show was likewisefilled with plenty ofSupernaturalconnections, and certainly capitalized on the built-in fan-base the actor brings.
As a recurring special guest star, we hope thatTrackerwill bring Russell into the fold full-time.
Wolverine joins the “merc with a mouth” in the third installment of the Deadpool film franchise.
Either way, we’re still stuck on the fact that Jensen Ackles was very nearly Deadpool.
Maybe he could show up as aDeadpool variantin the future?
