SPECULATION: Is This Mystery Mutant From X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Footage Cable Played By Josh Helman?

The picture above is from leaked footage of the teaser for X-Men Days of Future Past. There are some interesting first looks in including X-Force member Warpath. A character that could easily jump into the lineup for Jeff Wadlow's X-Force film which he's currently writing. However, while a majority of the mutants are known in the film one makes a surprise appearance. While the footage is too blurry to make who the actor is, it's very likely it could be Daniel Cudmore (Colossus).

However, the costume doesn't match-up with the promo image of Colossus which was released recently. My theory is this could actually be Australian actor Josh Helman (The Pacific) who was recently cast in the film. Leading me to believe he just might be playing Nathan Summers (better known as Cable), as the mutant is important of to be among other well known ones. The idea stems from this part of the footage being from the future era and is alongside Bishop. His costume has a similar look to one of Cable's, notice the yellow stripes. Also, that Cable is rumored to be lead character of the X-Force film and would need to be introduced to connect the film to the established X-Men franchise.

Bryan Singer Confirms Fan Bingbing (Blink) And BooBoo Stewart Have Joined X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, Also Daniel Cudmore Is Back As Colossus

Bryan Singer has tweeted a photo of the cast of X-Men Days of Future Past so far It includes everyone previously confirmed by the director along with three names not mentioned before.They include Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, BooBoo Stewart (Twilight Saga) and returning cast member Daniel Cudmore who played Colossus. Singer has also covered up the character names for the new cast members which I assume will be revealed in time.

Deadline is saying that Fan will be playing the character of Blink. A mutant that has been kicking around since the Victorian era with teleporting/energy blast abilities and ties to rumored villain Apocalypse. The character originates in the Age of Apocalypse comics so it's another hint to the god like X-Men villain will be finally included in the films. However, she also has alliances with Magneto and joined the X-Men/New Mutants. It's possible her powers could be linked to the time-travel aspect. Bingbing reportedly also has a small role in Iron Man 3 which is the first Marvel film to shoot on location in China.

Stewart's character isn't currently known but it's possible he could be playing a young version of X-Men/X-Force member James Proudstar aka Warpath. However, knowing Singer and Fox they would likely be using more obscure mutants for the new characters or ones from the X-Force/New Mutant comics. Both BooBoo and Daniel are Twilight alumni which should help get some of that demographic interested in the film. Not to mention the Hunger Games crowd already ready to watch anything Jennifer Lawrence is in. You might remember Cudmore had been in the running for the role of Conan before Jason Momoa was cast. Hopefully, Colossus is used a bit more this time around compared to the other Singer films.