Succession star Matthew Macfadyen is joining the cast of Deadpool 3 with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

Matthew Macfadyen, who plays fan favorite Tom Wambsgans on HBO’s hit series Succession has officially been cast in Deadpool 3 which is set to be released in 2024.

Variety reported the news on Tuesday, also pointing out that the third Deadpool movie will be the first since 20th Century Fox was acquired by Disney.

Macfadyen should be able to handle the rigors and raunch of the Deadpool universe after four seasons of doing battle with the Roy family on Succession. 

The third installment will also bring back Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and director Shawn Levy reassured the outlet that Deadpool will retain its adult humor and its R-rating.

‘It is such a blast to laugh every day. It is so delicious to hear and write and come up with these scenes where people are just talking foul. And the violence is in your face and hardcore, and it’s very much a Deadpool movie,’ Levy said last year. 

And Macfadyen isn’t just a fan favorite on Succession – he’s also Nicholas Braun, aka Cousin Greg’s favorite. 

Last week, Braun told Sunday Times Style magazine: ‘God, I love Matthew. I just feel extremely close to him — when we finished shooting the last season I sobbed saying goodbye.

‘It’s still hard to get through a scene with him without laughing.’

Last September, both actors were nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and Nicholas was the first to congratulate Matthew when he won.

Braun said: ‘Matthew’s and my hands were on each other’s legs when the nominees were getting read out.’

‘Yes, and, like, we were looking at each other, squeezing each other’s legs when our names got read aloud. Then when he won, I got to be the first person to give him a hug.’ 

And the Deadpool fans also went wild when it was revealed that Hugh Jackman would be back as Wolverine.

Ryan Reynolds, who plays the foul-mouthed superhero Deadpool in the Marvel film series, announced the news in a funny teaser video that showed him at home struggling to come up with ideas for the third movie.

Rowdy and raunchy: The third installment will also bring back Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and director Shawn Levy reassured the outlet that Deadpool will retain its adult humor and its R-rating

Wolverine: Ryan Reynolds revealed that Hugh Jackman would be in Deadpool 3 in a funny video

At the end of the clip, he admits he has one great idea that fans will love. Hugh then nonchalantly enters the scene in the background and walks up the stairs.

Marvel fans on social media erupted over the announcement, with one writing, ‘Thank you for coming back,’ while another wrote, ‘Bravo, Hugh!’

Hugh first appeared as Wolverine in the 2000 movie X-Men, and went on to play him in various sequels and spin-offs until 2017.

He last stepped into the shoes and claws of Wolverine in Logan five years ago.

New villain: And last month, Deadpool added The Crown star Emma Corrin to its cast

And last month, Deadpool added The Crown star Emma Corrin to its cast. 

Emma, 27, who played Diana, Princess of Wales in The Crown has been confirmed as a new addition to the Deadpool 3 cast.

Ryan, 46, who is reprising the title role as the foul-mouthed anti-hero, tweeted: ‘New addition to the family! The Deadpool family, for clarity. Which is just like a real family except with less swearing… Welcome, Emma Corrin!’

Ryan previously confirmed the Deadpool 3 film launch date as September 6, 2024.