Deadpool 2 Reportedly Adding Three X-Force Characters

From left: Sunspot, Feral and Shatterstar

If you thought Deadpool 2 couldn't get more exciting than it already is, a new rumor has surfaced that may change your mind. Fox is expanding the X-Men universe with it, New Mutants, #DarkPhoenix and X-Force. Unlike the former three, X-Force has been surrounded in mystery for a long time.

Last year, reports emerged that Fox was planning a third Deadpool film that would include the X-Force team featured alongside the merc with a mouth. Surprisingly, while Deadpool 2 (June 1, 2018), The New Mutants (April 13, 2018) and Dark Phoenix (November 2, 2018) were all recently given new release dates, X-Force is still waiting in the wings. There have been recent reports that both Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and the recently-cast Cable (Josh Brolin) will headline the X-Force movie together.

As for the mutants themselves, Sunspot has the ability to absorb solar energy and convert it for use as physical strength, Feral is a cat-like mutant with sharp claws, fangs, pointed ears, a prehensile tail, as well as acute senses including enhanced strength, agility, reflexes, coordination, speed, balance, and endurance paired along with an enhanced healing capability. Shatter star has superhuman physical and mental attributes such as strength, speed, strength, speed, reflexes, agility, flexibility, stamina, senses and intelligence.