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Deadpool 2: Two fan favourites to return alongside Ryan Reynolds

The characters are expected to make small appearances

Jacob Stolworthy
Friday 13 January 2017 09:07 EST
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With work on Deadpool 2 in full swing, details have started flooding about what fans can expect from what is sure to be a high-octane follow-up.

Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have confirmed the appearance of not one, not two but three original characters.

The other character who'll return is long-suffering taxi driver Dopinder (Karan Soni) who hesitantly befriends the Merc with a Mouth in the film.

Deadpool has become an unlikely awards contender following its Golden Globe nominations as well as nods from Producers Guild of America and Director Guild of America; it's strongly expected to be named when the Oscar nominations are announced on 23 January - helped somewhat by this 'For Your Consideration' video.

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The sequel is being directed by John Wick's David Leitch who replaced Tim Miller after he left the project due to "creative differences." While it looks like it'll feature a lot of characters - including the teased villain Cable - Reese and Wernick have assured fans it'll remain a solo outing.

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