Credit: Taylor Swift ProductionsConsidering that Taylor Swift has been spotted hanging out with the cast of Deadpool & Wolverine — notably at that Chiefs game back in October with Ryan Reynolds, wife Blake Lively, Deadpool franchise director Shawn Levy, and Hugh Jackman — Swift’s presence in the new Marvel movie is almost a given.
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Recently, Marvel Studios announced the highly anticipated third installment in the Deadpool film series, titled Deadpool & Wolverine. Directed by Shawn Levy, this upcoming movie will transition from its previous association with the X-MenUniverse under 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios) to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), following Disney’s acquisition of Fox.
Ryan Reynolds (Free Guy), known for his role as the fan-favorite character Deadpool/Wade Wilson in the Fox X-Men Universe, was the first to announce the exciting news about Deadpool & Wolverine, AKA Deadpool 3. He did so alongside longtime frenemy Hugh Jackman, renowned for his portrayal of Wolverine/Logan/James Howlett in the X-Men Universe.
This announcement, reinforced by Super Bowl LVIII’s iconic Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, confirmed that both iconic superheroes would finally be making their highly anticipated debut in the central Marvel Studios’ MCU. Now, a new report is indicating that beloved singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is headed to the Marvel universe.
Welcome To Marvel, Taylor Swift?
Recent reports suggest that several major X-Men stars, including Channing Tatum, are set to return in the new MCU film. This move appears to be an effort to reacquaint Marvel audiences with the Fox Universe X-Men. Additionally, Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating the potential return of Jennifer Garner as Elektra (Daredevil) in Deadpool 3.
This speculation gained traction when Ben Affleck was reportedly spotted on the set of the third Deadpool film earlier this year, hinting that his version of Daredevil/Matt Murdock from Marvel’s 2003 Daredevil might also be making a comeback.
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An ongoing rumor has been circulating that Eras Tour star Taylor Swift might make a cameo in the new Deadpool movie, potentially portraying the hero Dazzler or, according to other reports, Marvel Comics’ Lady Deadpool.
According to Hollywood and Marvel insider source Daniel Richtman, though, Taylor Swift might be getting a solo show within the MCU — and it’s for a role barely anyone expected to go to the star. Screen Time shares Richtman’s reveal on X/Twitter:
Marvel Studios are reportedly developing a ‘BLONDE PHANTOM’ Disney+ series
▪️ Taylor Swift is being considered to lead
▪️ Set in 1950s Las Vegas
▪️ Crime fighting spy series(via: @DanielRPK)
Marvel Studios are reportedly developing a ‘BLONDE PHANTOM’ Disney+ series
▪️ Taylor Swift is being considered to lead
▪️ Set in 1950s Las Vegas
▪️ Crime fighting spy series(via: @DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/zXmIVDEkU9
— ScreenTime (@screentime) May 21, 2024
Who is Blonde Phantom?
Blonde Phantom is a lesser-known Marvel character with a distinctly old-school, “noir film”-esque vibe. Originally introduced in the 1940s, Louise Grant, AKA Blonde Phantom, was a secretary-turned-crimefighter. In the more modern Marvel comics, the character has transitioned to roles in “The Sensational She-Hulk” series, where she became a close ally to She-Hulk.
There are speculations that Scarlett Johansson’s rumored secret MCU project might involve Blonde Phantom, as she had previously expressed interest in the character.
With Swift getting chummy with Marvel stars as of late, it definitely seems like something is brewing in the bowels of Disney’s Marvel Studios.
What do you think about Taylor Swift potentially joining the MCU? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
More on Deadpool & Wolverine
Currently, Laura Kinney/X23 is set to return to the big screen as an adult, portrayed by Natalia Tena. Initially, rumors suggested that Dafne Keen, who played the younger X23 in Logan, would join the cast.
As the MCU moves forward with Avengers 5 (formerly Avengers: The Kang Dynasty) and Avengers 6, known as Avengers: Secret Wars, under Kevin Feige’s new vision emphasizing a “grounded” and “street-level” narrative, Secret Wars is anticipated to conclude the current Multiverse Saga. There’s a strong possibility that any character portrayed by Dwayne Johnson in Deadpool & Wolverine could also transition into Avengers: Secret Wars.
The rumored lineup of X-Men characters for Deadpool & Wolverine includes Halle Berry possibly reprising her role as Ororo Munroe/Storm, Famke Janssen returning as Dr. Jean Grey, James Marsden as Scott Summers/Cyclops, Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier/Professor X, and Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto.
Additionally, there’s a chance that the film will feature the younger versions of Professor Xavier, Magneto, and Mystique from the Fox X-Men franchise, portrayed by James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence, respectively.
Returning Deadpool actors also include Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Rob Delaney as Peter, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder. The film will also see the return of Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Stefan Kapičić as Colossus, Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio, Randal Reeder as Buck, and Lewis Tan as Shatterstar. Aaron Stanford returns as Pyro, and Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios.
Additionally, Dogpool, Sabretooth, Toad, and repurposed footage of Chris Hemsworth as Thor will appear in the film, alongside Matthew Macfadyen as Time Variance Authority (TVA) Agent Paradox and Emma Corrin as “Professor X” variant Cassandra Nova.