Deadpool & Wolverine is shaping up to be the movie event of the year for superhero enthusiasts and beyond. It’s practically a celebrity cameo bonanza, featuring appearances from the existing MCU and past X-Men films. Fans were buzzing about a potential Taylor Swift cameo, but recent reports have squashed that possibility… at least for now.
Rumors of Taylor Swift appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine as the Dazzler started over a year ago. The speculation was fueled by the pop superstar’s close friendship with the film’s lead, Ryan Reynolds, and his wife, Blake Lively. Taylor hanging out with Ryan, director Shawn Levy, and Hugh Jackman only added more fuel to the fire.
Although a recent report denied Taylor’s involvement in the superhero flick, fans aren’t buying it. Many are convinced she’s pulling an Andrew Garfield and shamelessly lying about her role in Deadpool 3.
So, how did Reynolds respond? Instead of shutting down the rumors, he cheekily added more fuel to the fire with a brand-new post.
Ryan Reynolds teases Taylor Swift in Deadpool and Wolverine
Taylor Swift received a playful nod in the previous Deadpool film, so it wouldn’t be entirely shocking if she popped up in the third installment. Well, maybe not a direct mention, but Wade Wilson sported a T-shirt featuring Taylor’s cats Olivia and Meredith in Deadpool 2, which Swift herself praised online after the film’s premiere in 2019.
Hints of Swift’s involvement in Deadpool & Wolverine have been dropping left and right. There’s a promotional poster showcasing friendship bracelets—a staple from Swift’s The Eras Tour—and both Reynolds and Swift have been spotted sporting them. Plus, Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, features a track where she muses, “You look like Taylor Swift in this light… The future’s bright, dazzling.” Coincidence? The character’s name in the film is even Allison, Taylor Swift’s middle name. Connect the dots, people!
In a recent Instagram story update, Reynolds slyly teased fans with a photo of Deadpool facing away from the camera, gazing at some trees. The scene uncannily resembles the cover art of Swift’s Evermore album. And if that wasn’t enough, he had the title track (a collab with Bon Iver) from the album playing in the background. Subtle, Reynolds, very subtle.
Ryan Reynolds has shared a new image of Deadpool in 'DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE' that is reminiscent of Taylor Swift's 'EVERMORE' album cover.
He also included 'evermore' as the song playing over the IG story.
(via: @VancityReynolds | IG) pic.twitter.com/glRSTkD9g9
— Agents of Fandom (@AgentsFandom) July 2, 2024
Sure, Taylor Swift is currently ruling the music industry with an iron mic. Just dropping her name guarantees a boost in engagement for any project, and celebrities worldwide have capitalized on it to promote their latest endeavors. But does Deadpool’s MCU debut really need a celebrity endorsement to win hearts?
With the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Deadpool & Wolverine is already a hot ticket. It’s Marvel Studios’ sole release this year, breaking records left and right in trailer views and pre-sales. Using Swift’s name just for exposure seems unnecessary.
So, assuming this isn’t all wishful thinking, there are two possibilities: either Reynolds got Swift’s blessing to playfully reference her, or Taylor Swift is gearing up for her superhero debut as Dazzler come July 26th.