'Deadpool 2' casts Jack Kesy as main villain

Los Angeles: "The Strain" actor Jack Kesy has been announced as the major villain for "Deadpool 2".

Although it is not yet clear which villain Kesy will play, there are rumours of him being Black Tom, Digital Spy.

Black Tom appears in comics as a general enemy of the X- Men and has battled Deadpool several times.

Originating in Dublin, he has a unique relationship with plant life, being able to use it to project energy.

Ryan Reynolds will return in the sequel as the foul- mouthed superhero with Josh Brolin recently having signed on as Cable.

The film is in pre-production with shooting expected to start in June.

"Deadpool 2", to be directed by David Leitch, will hit the US theatres next year.