Deadpool 3 has become one of the most awaited projects of the year. The upcoming superhero film will take fans on a multiverse adventure with a massive cast, including Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. But the one thing that has taken over fans’ minds lately is rumors about Taylor Swift‘s cameo. Swifties and Marvel fans have been delving into the possibilities of the American superstar appearing in the film, analyzing every hint and minute detail.

For people who are failing to wrap their heads around it, here is everything to know about the rumors’ origin, escalating speculation, and opinions shared so far.

Association of Taylor Swift with Deadpool goes way back

Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds became friends because of her friendship with Blake Lively. But that was not what started the Dazzler rumors: the credit for that will have to be given to Sophie Turner. In 2016, the X-Men Apocalypse actress put up a throwback post featuring a still from the film with a caption that read: “that time Cyclops and I went shopping at the mall and found our favorite singer’s album (pre 1989, of course).” The post is now deleted but etched in the memories of fans for the mention of 1989, which could have been a callback to Swift’s 2014 album of same name.

That same year, the pop star borrowed the actual Deadpool costume from the Canadian actor to celebrate Halloween with her gang, further fueling rumors of her involvement. While that didn’t happen in 2018’s Deadpool 2, there was a Swift easter egg in the film: the appearance of her cats, Meredith and Olivia, in a shirt Reynolds sported in the film.

Three years later, in November 2021, Shawn Levy did a cameo in the All Too Well short film directed by Swift. The video also featured his daughters, who were die-hard fans of the Grammy winner. Following this, the director joined the Deadpool franchise to helm the production of the third installment in March 2022. The same year, Reynolds announced the return of his Merc with the Mouth alongside Logan’s Hugh Jackman. Interestingly, the duo shot their video in the same house where Swift’s award-winning ‘All Too Well’ video was filmed.

This little detail fueled the speculations of the ‘Lover’ singer starring in the film and it only grew when the filming of Deadpool 3 started.

The production of Deadpool 3 has intensified rumors

Deadpool 3 shooting began in June this year, but the team members continued to play coy on the plotline. But fans started their speculations about plot points and unconfirmed castings. DisInsider shared a video claiming that the mutant named Dazzler would appear in the upcoming film. The comics have described Dazzler as a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes which fit perfectly with Taylor Swift. The powers of the characters also match the singer who has enchanted the world with her Eras Tour lately.

This led to the rumors that the ‘Bad Blood’ songstress might get the role. Also, Swift also added fire to these speculations by hanging out with the Deadpool squad. In October, paparazzi spotted her with the director Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Blake Lively in NYC. Then Levy himself addressed the casting rumors about their project on The Jess Cagle Show. “A lot of the internet rumors are completely false, but some of them aren’t,” said he. 

The Stranger Things producer did not confirm nor deny the inclusion of the Grammy winner, but it was enough for fans to build their hopes. Now the leading star of the project has hyped it up even more with his statement while expressing enjoyment at the gossip and anticipation from fans.

Ryan Reynolds amps up Taylor Swift’s involvement in Deadpool 3

In his latest interview with the Vancouver Sun, Ryan Reynolds addressed the rumors of Taylor Swift joining them in Deadpool 3. “Yeah, I’ve heard that one. I love it (the gossip),” reflected the actor on the eager anticipation of fans to uncover the secret plotline of the film. But like the director of the movie, he did not reveal if his friend has starred in the film. Instead, he added, “Every single one of these secrets and spoilers will be revealed on July 26.” Disney originally slated the film to hit theatres on May 3, 2024, but they announced a new date of July 26, 2024.

This wasn’t the only time he added to the rumors either. When asked by ET about fan theories about Swift’s involvement in Deadpool 3 following the initial announcement video in 2022, he revealed how he loved the idea and would do anything for the “genius” friend of his. Notably, apart from Swift’s cameo rumors, the names thrown into the mix include Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Ben Affleck as Daredevil, and Liev Schreiber as Sabretooth. Now fans can only wait until 2024 to find out if these speculations were true or just a play along the way.

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