# Josh Brolin Marvel Wants Thanos Back, But Cable? Not So Much

URL: https://technosports.co.in/josh-brolin-marvel-wants-thanos/  
Published: 2026-11-05  
Updated: 2026-11-05  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Few actors have played two Marvel villains as iconic as [Josh Brolin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Brolin). One snapped half the universe away, the other time-traveled into *Deadpool 2*. Now Brolin has revealed which one he’d rather revisit, and the answer might surprise you.

## Brolin’s Marvel Roles : Overview

| Detail | Thanos | Cable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universe | MCU | Fox’s Deadpool films |
| Appearances | *Infinity War*, *Endgame* | *Deadpool 2* (2018) |
| Brolin’s interest in returning | High, if the Russos call | Low |
| Comeback outlook | Possible via *Doomsday* or *Secret Wars* | Uncertain; depends on *Deadpool 4* |

## What Brolin Actually Said?

Speaking to The Direct while promoting *Whalefall* at NYCC, Brolin was asked about returning as Cable. His answer was lukewarm. He appreciated the experience but said he was glad it stayed a self-contained chapter, calling it a good memory. That reads like a polite goodbye.

## Why Thanos Gets the Warmer Response?

The tone changed completely when Thanos came up. Brolin said he had a lot of fun with the role and called it very interesting. He saved his biggest praise for directors Joe and Anthony Russo, describing them as unprecedented and unparalleled. He also shared that the brothers sometimes explained scenes with references he instinctively understood, like crime-classic *Scarface*, which made the performance even better.

![Josh Brolin](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/11/avengers-n.png)

That affection matters. Brolin has said before that he’d likely return as Thanos only if the Russos asked, and they’re now back at Marvel directing *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*.

## Is a Cable Return Dead?

Not necessarily, but the odds look slim. Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld has said he sees “much more meat on those bones” for Cable. He also revealed that Brolin originally signed a multi-picture deal and was excited about a planned *X-Force* movie with Drew Goddard, which would have featured both Cable and Stryfe. That project died after the Disney and Fox merger, and Brolin’s enthusiasm seems to have cooled with it.

Rumors suggest Ryan Reynolds may want a team-up *Deadpool* sequel that could bring Nathan Summers back, but with Marvel rebuilding its own *X-Men*, it’s unclear how many mutants the film can use.

## Could Thanos Return?

Marvel has already shown it can raise the dead through the Multiverse, and several *Endgame* veterans are returning for *Doomsday*. With the Russos back in charge, a Thanos comeback before the Multiverse Saga ends feels plausible, though nothing is confirmed.

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## FAQs

Q1. Will Josh Brolin return as Cable?

He sounds uninterested, saying he’s glad the role stayed a one-time experience.

Q2. Is Josh Brolin open to playing Thanos again?

Yes, he praises the role and the Russo Brothers, and has said he’d likely return if they asked.