'Deadpool' Movie 2016 Plot Spoilers: Colossus Gets Recast In Upcoming Ryan Reynolds Film According To 'X-Men' Star Daniel Cudmore

Last week, news broke that the upcoming Deadpool movie starring Ryan Reynolds would also feature X-Men character Colossus, leading a lot of fans to wonder if Daniel Cudmore would reprise his role in the film or if another actor would be cast. Well, thanks to Twitter posts by the actor, we now know that the role will be recast and that a new Colossus will debut in 2016.

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The news of Colossus being a featured character in Deadpool accompanied the casting news of Gina Carano as Angel Dust, another Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men. You can read more on this casting news here!

With Colossus returning in Deadpool, Cudmore was flooded with questions from fans, leading to him posting this Twitter message to his followers:

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

— daniel cudmore (@danielcudmore) February 13, 2015

This week, though, he was ready to officially answer his fans' questions. He posted new updates to Twitter, confirming that he won't be portraying Colossus in the new Deadpool movie. Check out his Twitter posts right here:

Thanks everyone for all the support for me 2 reprise the role of #Colossus in #Deadpool but unfortunately it won't be happening for me con't — daniel cudmore (@danielcudmore) February 17, 2015

I've had a blast playing such an awesome character over the years! #Deadpool will be kick-ass with #TimMiller and @VancityReynolds #BestFans

— daniel cudmore (@danielcudmore) February 17, 2015

Cudmore portrayed the powerful mutant that had the abilities to change his skin into steel for many years. He stared as Colossus in X-Men 2, X-Men: The Last Stand, and 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past. He also starred in a number of the Twilight series films.

We wish Daniel the best of luck in the future, but we're all wondering: who will be cast as Colossus in Deadpool? What does this mean for X-Men: Apocalypse? Share your thoughts and opinions on this news in the comments section below!