Four actresses are said to be in contention for Deadpool, which looks to begin filming next month.
Deadline reports Morena Baccarin, Taylor Schilling, Sarah Greene and Jessica De Gouw are in the mix for the female lead.
Baccarin is currently starring in Gotham and is featured as the voice of Dr. Wellsâ computer in The Flash;Â Â Taylor Schilling is known for the popular Netflix series, Orange Is The New Black; Sarah Green is known for Judith in Vikings, and De Gouw is The Huntress in Arrow.
Deadpool has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds.
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