'Deadpool' Movie 2016 Plot Spoilers: Gina Carano Cast In Ryan Reynolds Film As 'X-Men' Character Angel Dust - Plus Colossus Speculation

According to new reports surrounding the Ryan Reynolds Deadpool movie project, former mixed martial arts fighter and current Hollywood action beauty Gina Carano has joined the cast. With a release date set for February 2016, we're sure to be hearing more casting news soon, but as of now we can confirm that Carano is set to portray the X-Men comics character Angel Dust. Plus, more rumors suggest Colossus of the Marvel comics series is also set to join the project. Keep reading to learn more on this news!

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The Hollywood Reporter broke the casting news regarding Carano, also saying that Colossus could be making an appearance in the movie. Actor Daniel Cudmore portrayed the Russian mutant in the ­X-Men movies, but hasn't confirmed the casting news for Deadpool. Check out his recent Twitter post responding to the speculation:

Thanks for the love everyone! As far as #deadpool I can't comment..

— daniel cudmore (@danielcudmore) February 13, 2015

We're not too sure about the Colossus news, but that would certainly be an added bonus for comic book fans. Plus, the character could play the straight man to Deadpool's wisecracking comedic role. What do you think of this rumor? What do you think of this casting news? Are you excited to see Carano in the Deadpool movie next year? Are you happy to see Angel Dust on the big screen? Let us know what you think in the comments section below! We recently reported on Ryan Reynolds teasing his Deadpool mask and gloves on Twitter in a great photo of the costume prototypes. Check out the Twitter post right here:

Sepia tone disguises the fact the mask is ballerina pink. It's early. 365 sleeps early. #deadpool #prototypes pic.twitter.com/PekFa2KS7S — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) February 12, 2015

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