Deadpool & Wolverine Cast (2024)
Marvel Studios / Disney | Action, Comedy, Superhero | 128 min | Directed by Shawn Levy
Deadpool & Wolverine follows Wade Wilson as he is recruited by the Time Variance Authority and embarks on a mission through the multiverse, reluctantly teaming up with a variant of Wolverine. The film serves as a love letter to Fox's Marvel era while officially integrating Deadpool and Wolverine into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Shawn Levy and written by Reynolds, Levy, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells, the film broke records as the highest-grossing R-rated film in history upon its release in July 2024.
The Deadpool & Wolverine cast unites Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman for their first shared starring vehicle after years of fan demand, delivering one of 2024's most anticipated superhero team-ups. Reynolds reprises his role as the fourth-wall-breaking mercenary Wade Wilson, while Jackman returns to the claws for a grittier, more emotionally complex portrayal of Logan than seen in any prior X-Men film. Joining them is a strong ensemble that includes Emma Corrin as the terrifying Cassandra Nova, Matthew Macfadyen as the TVA's bureaucratic Mr. Paradox, and returning fan favorites from the earlier Deadpool films — making this a rich celebration of Marvel's Fox-era legacy.
Main Cast
Ryan Reynolds
Wade Wilson / Deadpool
The wisecracking, regeneration-powered mercenary who is pulled into a TVA mission to save his universe by recruiting a reluctant Wolverine variant.
Hugh Jackman
Logan / Wolverine
A broken, self-exiled variant of Wolverine who is persuaded — against his better judgment — to partner with Deadpool on a world-saving mission through the multiverse.
Emma Corrin
Cassandra Nova
The film's primary antagonist: Professor X's twin sister, a powerful mutant who was thought destroyed at birth and now wages war against mutantkind from within the Void.
Matthew Macfadyen
Mr. Paradox
A senior TVA agent and chief bureaucratic antagonist who oversees Deadpool's recruitment and whose motives are more complicated than they first appear.
Morena Baccarin
Vanessa
Wade's fiancée, whose fate provides the emotional stakes that set the film's story in motion.
Rob Delaney
Peter
The cheerfully ordinary, unpowered member of Deadpool's original X-Force who remains one of the franchise's most beloved comic-relief figures.
Leslie Uggams
Blind Al
Wade's cantankerous, visually impaired roommate and one of his few genuine confidantes, returning from both prior Deadpool films.
Karan Soni
Dopinder
Deadpool's loyal — if hapless — cab-driver friend, who continues to aspire to the mercenary lifestyle despite a distinct lack of superpowers.
Aaron Stanford
Pyro
A fire-manipulating mutant encountered in the Void, reprising the role Stanford originally played in X2: X-Men United (2003) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006).
Supporting & Recurring Cast
| Actor | Character | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morena Baccarin | Vanessa | Wade's fiancée; the emotional anchor of the story | Returning from Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018) |
| Rob Delaney | Peter | Ordinary civilian and X-Force member | Returning fan favorite from Deadpool 2 |
| Leslie Uggams | Blind Al | Wade's roommate and unlikely confidante | Present in all three Deadpool films |
| Karan Soni | Dopinder | Deadpool's cab-driving friend and aspiring mercenary | Returning throughout the franchise |
| Aaron Stanford | Pyro / John Allerdyce | Fire-controlling mutant stranded in the Void | Reprising his X-Men film series role |
| Jennifer Garner | Elektra | Cameo appearance as the Fox-era Marvel character | Reprising role from Daredevil (2003) / Elektra (2005) |
| Wesley Snipes | Blade | Cameo appearance as the vampire hunter | Reprising iconic role from the Blade trilogy |
| Channing Tatum | Gambit | Cameo appearance as the Cajun mutant | Long-anticipated role finally realized on screen |
| Dafne Keen | Laura / X-23 | Wolverine's clone-daughter, encountered in the Void | Reprising her role from Logan (2017) |
Creators & Production
Shawn Levy
Director & Producer — Levy co-wrote the screenplay and helmed this Marvel Studios production, his third collaboration with Ryan Reynolds.
Ryan Reynolds
Producer & Co-Writer — Reynolds co-wrote the screenplay alongside Levy, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells, and served as a producer.
Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick
Screenwriters — The duo who wrote the original Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018) returned to co-write the third installment.
Kevin Feige
Producer — President of Marvel Studios, overseeing the official MCU integration of the Deadpool franchise.
George Richmond
Director of Photography — Cinematographer responsible for the film's visual palette, balancing the raw energy of the Deadpool films with MCU aesthetics.
Rob Liefeld & Fabian Nicieza
Source Material — Created the character of Deadpool, who first appeared in The New Mutants #98 (1991).
About the Deadpool & Wolverine Cast
The casting of Hugh Jackman was the film's most celebrated announcement. Jackman had retired from the role of Wolverine after Logan (2017), a film explicitly framed as his final portrayal. His return for Deadpool & Wolverine was announced publicly by Ryan Reynolds in a video that went viral in September 2022, and the film was careful to set the story in such a way — using a variant of Wolverine from a divergent timeline — that it does not contradict the finality of Logan. This allowed Jackman to return without undermining that film's emotional conclusion. The dynamic between Reynolds and Jackman, who are well-known friends in real life, translates directly to the screen chemistry between Wade and Logan.
Emma Corrin's casting as Cassandra Nova was a significant coup for the production. Taking on a villain role requiring both physical menace and psychological complexity, Corrin — who came to wide attention playing Princess Diana in The Crown — delivered a performance widely cited as one of the film's highlights. The Void setting allows the film to feature an array of Fox-era Marvel characters as cameos, each reprised by their original actors, giving the movie a nostalgic quality that resonated strongly with audiences who grew up with those earlier superhero films. The film grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film ever made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Deadpool & Wolverine?
Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine. The film also features Emma Corrin as the villain Cassandra Nova and Matthew Macfadyen as TVA agent Mr. Paradox.
Who plays Cassandra Nova in Deadpool & Wolverine?
Emma Corrin plays Cassandra Nova, the film's primary antagonist. Corrin, known for portraying Princess Diana in The Crown, brings a menacing physicality to the role of Professor X's twin sister and powerful mutant villain.
When was Deadpool & Wolverine released?
Deadpool & Wolverine was released on July 26, 2024. It is the third film in the Deadpool franchise and the first Deadpool film produced under Marvel Studios following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Who directed Deadpool & Wolverine?
Deadpool & Wolverine was directed by Shawn Levy, who previously collaborated with Ryan Reynolds on Free Guy (2021) and The Adam Project (2022). Levy also served as a producer on the film.
Is Deadpool & Wolverine part of the MCU?
Yes. Deadpool & Wolverine is the first Deadpool film officially set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story involves the Time Variance Authority (TVA), which connects it directly to Marvel Studios' ongoing multiverse saga.
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