Nathan Fillion Lands Headpool Role After Multiple Deadpool Cuts

Nathan Fillion, known for roles in Firefly, Castle, and The Rookie, has appeared in multiple Marvel superhero movies, including voicing Headpool in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine. Despite a deleted scene in the original 2016 Deadpool movie where he played a towel guy at a strip club, Fillion's continued collaboration with Ryan Reynolds, his longtime friend and Deadpool star, led to further roles in the franchise. Reynolds encouraged Fillion to audition for Deadpool 2, and eventually, Fillion was cast as Headpool, a floating decapitated head variant of Deadpool, in the recent film. Fillion has also made cameos in all three Guardians of the Galaxy movies, including roles as an alien inmate, the character Master Karja, and a deleted scene as Wonder Man. Beyond Marvel, Fillion has a strong history in DC animated films, notably voicing Green Lantern/Hal Jordan in numerous productions and portraying Guy Gardner/Green Lantern in James Gunn’s Superman. He appreciates Reynolds' generosity and efforts to include him in various projects, highlighting their enduring friendship and professional connection.