Previously said to be up for the female lead in Deadpool, now it’s confirmed that Morena Baccarin has been cast opposite Ryan Reynolds.
Baccarin will play the love interest to Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool who is an assassin who aquires super powers after seeking a cure for cancer.
Morena Baccarin is currently starring on Gotham and is the voice of Harrison Wells’ computer on The Flash.
“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller also starring Gina Carano as Angel Dust.
Watch the Deadpool test footage: