The Wrap, however, now reports that Stranger Things’ own David Harbor, AKA Chief Jim Hopper, is being considered for the role.
The pair were briefly, and popularly, teamed up for a series entitled Cable and Deadpool.
Other sources have quoted Pierce Brosnan as also being in contention for the role, although Harbour has reportedly screen-tested for the part already.
In the comics, Cable is son to X-Men members Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor (clone of Jean Grey).
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