Last year, a celebrity gathering at a Kansas City Chiefs game featuring Taylor Swift alongside Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and director Shawn Levy sparked intense speculation.
Fans concluded that Swift’s appearance with the stars and director of the upcoming Marvel movie Deadpool & Wolverine confirmed her involvement in the project. This buzz was only amplified by Swift’s history with Reynolds’ Deadpool costume, which she borrowed for Halloween, further fueling rumours about her potential cameo.
However, recent updates from Entertainment Weekly have officially debunked these rumours. Swift will not appear in Deadpool & Wolverine, not as Dazzler, Lady Deadpool, or any other character. This clarification comes despite the newly released official poster for the film, featuring Deadpool and Wolverine adorned with friendship bracelets — a nod to Swift’s fandom — leading many to hope she might be involved.
The swirling rumours and social media speculation had hinted at various roles Swift might play, with the most popular being Dazzler, an X-Men character who is also a blonde pop star. Other theories suggested she might appear as Lady Deadpool, or even as herself. Such speculations were fueled by Reynolds and Jackman’s acknowledgement of the gossip, though they never confirmed any details.
The Deadpool & Wolverine film stars Reynolds, Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. Directed by Levy, the film promises a host of surprises, true to the unpredictable and irreverent nature of the Deadpool franchise. Reynolds himself highlighted the speculative nature of cameo rumours in these films, mentioning even an absurd claim about Elvis Presley making an appearance.
Ultimately, fans eager for unexpected twists and celebrity cameos will have to wait for the film’s release to see exactly what surprises Deadpool & Wolverine has in store.
Deadpool & Wolverine will open in cinemas on 26 July.