In Deadpool 2, Deadpool, also known as Wade Wilson, is the wisecracking, irreverent antihero who breaks the fourth wall and doesn't play by the rules. He's a mutant with accelerated healing abilities, a dark sense of humor, and a deep love for his girlfriend Vanessa. After a personal tragedy, he finds himself reluctantly taking on a more heroic role, especially when it involves protecting a young mutant boy named Russell.
Cable, on the other hand, is a time-traveling soldier from the future, grizzled and battle-hardened. He arrives in the present with a mission to stop Russell from becoming a dangerous villain in the future. Unlike Deadpool, Cable is serious, no-nonsense, and highly skilled in both combat and tactics. Their personalities clash hard—Deadpool mocks and annoys, while Cable threatens and broods—but over time, they find a rough alliance as they both aim to save the boy in their own ways. The tension between their methods and worldviews adds grit and humor to the film, ultimately leading to an unexpected bond.