Deadpool 2 creator Rob Liefeld revealed he was yelled at by Russell Crowe after he suggested the actor that he audition for the role of antagonist, Cable. According to Collider, Liefeld said he texted Crowe on Twitter only to find out the Oscar-winning actor replying with "Read for it?!"

"One night before I went to bed, I didn't know Russell Crowe was on Twitter, and I stupidly tweeted to Russell Crowe ¿ not ever thinking he'd answer me and I go, 'Hey Russell, you should read for Cable!'