MARVEL’s latest movie Deadpool and Wolverine is all set to release this Friday – and fans cannot stop speculating about a potential new superhero.
Here are the wild fan theories need to know about Lady Deadpool who is set to make a surprise entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Who do fans think is Lady Deadpool?
Deadpool & Wolverine gave a glimpse of a new character and fans think that a major Hollywood A-list will make an appearance in the movie.
Speculations about the mystery character began last month when Marvel dropped a trailer for the movie.
Cut to 30 seconds, the clip revealed a person’s legs, covered in a tight leather outfit strikingly similar to that of Ryan Renold’s Deadpool – the main superhero of the film.
A voiceover in the background adds: “I’m about to lose everything that I’ve ever cared about.”
However, in the final trailer dropped ahead of the film’s release, the mysterious superhero was shown to have blonde hair, sparking wild fan theories.
Taylor Swift as Lady Deadpool
When Deadpool & Wolverine gave a glimpse of the new character, fans began speculating Taylor Swift, 34, bagged the role.
Since then, fans of the pop icon have been drawing some wild connections.
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Many believe that part of Deadpool and Wolverine’s promo content was shot at the same location as Taylor Swift’s All Too We music video.
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Interestingly, the music video starred Shawn Levy who also happens to be the director of Deadpool.
Moreover, Taylor and Ryan have been great friends – and were spotted together during an American football game.
Fans speculate there could be some connection that links the music sensation with the all-new Marvel superhero film.
Meanwhile, when IMAX dropped a new photo for the Marvel film, fans noticed one specific detail.
Deadpool‘s hand rested on top of Wolverine’s in front of a white background.
The two superheroes had on friendship bracelets with the word “IMAX” on them.
Friendship bracelets were made popular again at Taylor’s The Eras Tour after she put the line “make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it” in her song You’re On Your Own Kid from her Midnights album.
“Come on that’s a point-blank hint at Taylor Swift. I mean who else would give them bracelets like that? Lol,” one fan wrote.
“Friendship bracelets… Taylor Swift?” asked another.
“Hold up. Friendship bracelets. Are we getting certain someone as Dazzler?” a third added.
Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool
Blake Lively has sent Deadpool fans into a frenzy after posting a picture with husband Ryan Reynolds from the sets of Deadpool and Wolverine.
In the picture that was posted just yesterday, Blake was seen kissing Ryan while he donned the signature Deadpool and makeup.
All the while, Blake herself was wearing a red dress that matched the hues of Ryan’s outfit, sparking theories she could be Lady Deadpool.
“So curious to see who ends up playing this role. Blake Lively seems like the obvious choice but we shall see,” a fan wrote on X/Twitter.
“This is clearly Blake,” said another.
“Looks like Blake Lively but could be Taylor,” tweeted an undecided fan.
“If it’s not Taylor then it has to be Blake,” an X user said.
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Who are the cast of Deadpool 3 so far?
Deadpool & Wolverine is the third movie in the Deadpool franchise.
Directed by Shawn Levy, here is the list of cast confirmed for the Marvel movie:
- Ryan Reynolds – returning as Wade Wilson/Deadpool
- Hugh Jackman – returning as Logan/Wolverine
- Emma Corrin – Cassandra Nova
- Morena Baccarin – Vanessa
- Rob Delaney – Peter
- Lady Deadpool is set to appear, but her identity has not been revealed yet.
Many football fans will be surprised to hear that Wrexham forward Palmer, 32, seems to have been confirmed as an extra.
While Deadpool and Wolverine are talking at a bar, a man can be seen loitering in the background of the scene.
And when the trailer was shared on Instagram, Palmer, who has scored 39 goals in 115 games for Wrexham, responded: “If you squint.”
Reynolds then chimed in with his own response to the rumour which was posted on X.
Replying to a tweet stating that Palmer is in the film, Reynolds added: “Keen eyesight.”
One supporter said: “I thought I was seeing things when I watched it.”
Another added: “There’s a recruiting tool that no one else in the EFL has. Genius.”
What is the release date for Deadpool 3?
The film is set for release on July 25 this year in the UK, before it comes out the following day in the US.
Deadpool is the alter ego of Wade Wilson, who is a disfigured Canadian mercenary with superhuman healing abilities.
He first appeared in Marvel comics, which expanded into movies.