‘Deadpool 2’ is starting to flex its muscles

Production is ramping up on David Leitch’s Deadpool 2 and there’s plenty of hype for the impending showdown between Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool and Josh Brolin’s Cable.

Ever since it was first teased that Cable would be featured in the sequel fans went into crazed overdrive speculating on who would take on the time-traveling, gun-toting mutant. When it was announced that Josh Brolin was cast it felt like a natural fit and we’ve been following his development with excitement ever since.

That development has seen Brolin attacking the gym with an insane ferocity, which he has documented on his Instagram, and the results have left him as a hulking mound of muscle.

Quietly, the “Team” is killing it. It takes a small village: @justindlovato at @iambuilt, Jonathon Phillips @hbmaxmuscle, @goldsgym and some discipline. Just saw @davebautista at the gym and he said: “What the f*ck happened to you?!” Haha. Best compliment ever. Totally clean: no sugar, no breads, no pastas, no drugs, none of it. Fish, rice, eggs, veggies, water, one @bulletproof or @cavemancoffeeco in the morning. I’m almost 50. It’s a different time: our access along with some big picture discipline results in always surprising milestones. Get on the train. #wedontfuckaround. #itaintthathard #startslowandlight @weprevail #ryanreynoldsismybitch

A post shared by Josh Brolin (@joshbrolin) on Jun 11, 2017 at 4:54pm PDT

But it’s not just Brolin who’s been attacking the gym, Reynolds has also been at it, and celebrity trainer Don Saladino recently shared an image of Reynolds looking absolutely jacked…along with being covered in fake blood.

@joshbrolin , you still have some work to do. 😉 – Check out Men’s Health’s interview with @vancityreynolds talking about his preparation for Deadpool 2 (link in bio). Loved being able to tag along for the ride and watch this guy put the work in. – Are you guys pumped for #deadpool2? – Get access to my workouts at @fitner_app – Donsaladino.com for access to my free site! – #suitup #ryanreynolds #deadpool #xmen #maximumeffort #comicon #blakelively #superheros #marvel #comicbooks #coreworkout #trainingpartner #donsaladino

A post shared by Don Saladino (@donsaladino) on Aug 3, 2017 at 4:31am PDT

Deadpool 2 is really shaping up to be the ultimate superhero movie, and when Deadpool and Cable do finally step out together on screen it is going to be a very cool moment.

Deadpool 2 will be released in cinemas on May 31, 2018 in New Zealand and Australia and on June 1, 2018 in the US and UK.