Explore how ‘Supernatural’ star Jensen Ackles nearly portrayed Deadpool and Hawkeye.
Key Takeaways:
- Jensen Ackles nearly portrayed Deadpool and Hawkeye in the MCU.
- Jensen Ackles could have been a good Deadpool or Hawkeye.
Jensen Ackles, best known for playing Dean Winchester in the hit TV show Supernatural, was close to taking on the roles of Deadpool and Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Starting his acting journey with roles in popular series like Dark Angel and Dawson’s Creek, Ackles has gained recognition early in his career.
Before Ryan Reynolds eventually became Deadpool, Ackles was actually considered for the part. However, due to scheduling overlaps with Supernatural, he had to pass on the opportunity, as he revealed during an appearance at SPN PHX J2.
Ackles felt relieved about how things turned out, believing it was for the best despite the missed opportunity.
“There was definitely a movie that I was very much in talks about… I wasn’t available, so the train just kind of stopped there. But, had I been available, I would’ve had to, you know, jump through the studio hoops and jump through the, you know, producer hoops and stuff. But I had a really good shot, and it’s a movie that I really, really like. [What was the movie?] Deadpool.”
He humorously mentioned that his ex-girlfriend was part of the Deadpool cast, jokingly suggesting that his involvement might have created some awkward situations on set.
“It was probably a good thing because my ex-girlfriend was on there and so that probably would have been awkward, so it probably worked out for the best. I think that whole cast was amazing. I probably would’ve messed that up for a lot of people had I been a part of it, so probably best I didn’t. But that would’ve been cool.” (via SPN PHX J2)
Could Jensen Ackles have been a good Deadpool?
Ackles auditioned for Captain America and was offered the role of Hawkeye but had to decline due to conflicts with Supernatural. Known for his role as Dean Winchester, Ackles can handle both humor and drama well.
While he could have been a good Deadpool, Reynolds’ natural spontaneity suited the character better. Ackles agreed that not taking the role was the right decision, recognizing Reynolds’ strong commitment to the character.
Despite missing out on Deadpool and Hawkeye, Ackles remains connected to superhero roles. His portrayal of Soldier Boy in The Boys showcased his ability to convincingly play such characters.
