Buzz surrounds Taylor Swift possibly portraying an X-Men role in ‘Deadpool 3’, and intriguingly, the MCU film’s director avoids confirming or denying when questioned
Overview
- Shawn Levy, the director of ‘Deadpool 3’, remains non-committal about Taylor Swift’s rumored cameo.
- With stars like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman already on board, the multiverse buzz suggests more celebs might join.
- Speculations are rife about Swift possibly portraying the X-Men’s Dazzler in the film.
The buzz around ‘Deadpool 3’ suggests a possible cameo by Taylor Swift, and the director hasn’t shot down the rumors yet. While the cast boasts big names like Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the circulating multiverse chatter hints at even more star-studded additions. Swift’s name is among the speculated, with whispers pointing to her role as the X-Men’s Dazzler in this MCU installment.
On the ‘Happy Sad Confused’ podcast with Josh Horowitz, Shawn Levy, the director of ‘Deadpool 3’, was quizzed about the swirling Taylor Swift casting gossip.
Levy neither confirmed nor denied Swift’s involvement but chose to light-heartedly deflect to maintain the film’s mystique. Nonetheless, he did hint at Swift’s suitability for the Dazzler role. Dive into his exact words below:
Horowitz: I’m not going to exploit what is a personal friendship with the lovely Taylor Swift, but has the word “Dazzler” ever escaped anyone’s lips when you’ve been in a room with Taylor?
Levy: Um, it sure escapes the lips of social media every day, and that’s all I’m gonna say.
Horowitz: Would she be a good Dazzler? Just whether it’s you or someone else directing?
Levy: Sounds like a great idea… I feel like, ‘oh wow, I went to a football game a couple weeks ago, and I had a really good time with friends, and I am thrilled to be talking about other things.
Why Shawn Levy’s Silence on the ‘Deadpool 3’ Taylor Swift Speculations is Justified
Over the past few years, Marvel Studios has been inundated with persistent cameo speculations. Such rumors have resulted in thrilling revelations, like Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s confirmed presence in Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, there have also been letdowns, for instance, Tom Cruise not portraying an Iron Man variant in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Currently, a myriad of unconfirmed characters are associated with Deadpool 3.
Given Marvel’s history, Levy’s choice to remain ambiguous about Swift’s potential role, and other speculated Deadpool 3 cameos, seems prudent. Should Levy either validate or refute Swift’s participation, he might inadvertently echo recent pitfalls of superhero cinema. Both Marvel and DC have prematurely unveiled their film’s surprise cameos, diminishing the in-movie shock value. This even impacted the reception of DC’s The Flash.
Further justifying Levy’s decision to keep fans guessing about Swift’s possible involvement in Deadpool 3 is the ensuing anticipation it stirs. With Hugh Jackman’s comeback as Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds’ MCU entry, Deadpool 3 already promises solid viewership. However, considering some recent superhero movies didn’t fare as expected, heightened intrigue can only be beneficial. Leveraging the uncertainty around Swift’s cameo, Deadpool3 is poised to capitalize on the buzz.
