Is Blake Lively playing Lady Deadpool? Rumor Explored

Stills from the first look at Lady Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine
Stills from the first look at Lady Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine (Image via Marvel Studios)

Marvel Studios released an official teaser clip for Deadpool & Wolverine on July 16, 2024. It has many short scenes and moments from the film, slated to release on July 26, 2024. However, one shot in particular caught fans' attention. Many believe the movie will introduce Lady Deadpool into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Many fans are hoping and formulating theories that Blake Lively will play the new variant since she is Ryan Reynolds' wife, and seeing their interaction on screen would be very interesting. However, this rumor has not been confirmed by the studios and is just a part of fan theories.

The film's main story focuses on the superhero teaming up with the Wolverine as they fight a common enemy together.


Blake Lively being a part of Marvel's newest Deadpool movie is still a speculation

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The official teaser released for the film includes a shot of a woman in a red super suit. Many fans believe this is a sign of Lady Deadpool's introduction into the MCU. The series of clips consists of a camera panning up the character's suit and cutting off right before her face is revealed. The character also has a holster with a signature gun, indicating a link to the iconic superhero.

Many netizens are forming theories that this could be Blake Lively. On the other hand, some people hope for the new character to be essayed by pop star Taylor Swift. Both the actress and the singer have massive fan bases that hope the respective idols will be a part of the film.

Marvel Studios has, as always, revealed nothing about the character's identity. The speculations about the casting remain unconfirmed.

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What is the film's current revealed cast?

A still of Ryan Reynolds from the official teaser for the film (Image via Marvel Studios)
A still of Ryan Reynolds from the official teaser for the film (Image via Marvel Studios)

In the upcoming movie, Hugh Jackman will appear as Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds will play Deadpool. Jackman was first introduced in the X-Men series film Wolverine (2000) and has since been integrated into the mainstream MCU storyline.

On the other hand, Reynolds was also introduced via X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) in a supporting role. He went on to produce and star in the standalone film Deadpool in 2016, which explored the character as the protagonist.

At the time of writing this article, the full cast that has been revealed is listed below:

  • Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool
  • Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
  • Emma Corin as Cassandra Nova
  • Morena Baccarin as Vanessa
  • Rob Delaney as Peter
  • Karan Soni as Dopinder
  • Matthew McFadyen as Mr Paradox
  • Jennifer Garner as Elektra
  • Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead
  • Tyler Mane as Sabretooth
  • Kelly Hu as Deathstrike
  • Ray Park: as Toad
  • Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio
  • Aaron Stanford as Pyro
  • Stefan Kapicic as Colossus
  • Lewis Tan as Shatterstar

The film will release in theatres on July 26, 2024.

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