Ryan Reynolds heats up the rumor mill - Superhero appearance by Taylor Swift?
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds (47) heated up the rumor mill about a possible Cameo appearance of Taylor Swift (34) in the cinematic film "Deadpool & Wolverine" with an Instagram post.
Reference to Swift's Album "Evermore"
The photo Reynolds posted in an Instagram story appears to be a regular picture of his superhero "Deadpool" at first glance. He is standing in a foggy forest, with his back to the camera. However, Taylor Swift fans recognize much more: The snapshot looks remarkably like the album cover of "Evermore," Swift's 2020 album. On this cover, the singer is seen from behind in the midst of a denuded and foggy forest. Not only is the photo an allusion, but the choice of song Reynolds used to accompany the story is a clear indication. It is the song "Evermore" from the same-named album.
Not the First Clue
Fans have been speculating for years about a possible appearance by Taylor Swift in the Marvel film, which is set to be released at the end of July this year. There have indeed been some hints.
In October 2023, Reynolds, Hugh Jackman (55), who once again embodies the role of Wolverine in the film, and Taylor Swift were seen together at a Kansas City Chiefs game in New Jersey alongside the film's director, Shawn Levy (55).
Swift herself fueled excitement with the song "Clara Bow" from her latest album "The Tortured Poets Department." In this song, she uses the word "dazzling" multiple times, and the song ends with the sentence "The future's bright... dazzling," which fans interpret as a reference to the Marvel character Dazzler, who also has a role in the film.
The rumors reached new heights when a picture was posted on Imax's Instagram account in early June showing the interlocked hands of Deadpool and Wolverine. Both wear friendship bracelets, and Swift's involvement is not hard to miss. During Swift's "Eras Tour," which began in March 2023, concertgoers exchange friendship bracelets as a reference to the song "You're on Your Own, Kid."
What Speaks Against a Swift Cameo
However, Entertainment Weekly announced on June 10 that there was nothing to the rumors and Swift would not be appearing in the blockbuster.
Rumors of a possible Swift appearance in "Avengers: Endgame" in 2019 were fueled by Swift's single "Endgame" from the album "Reputation," but these rumors proved to be false.
Wait and See
Will it work out this time with a Cameo? There are no shortage of hints pointing to a small appearance by Taylor Swift in "Deadpool & Wolverine." We'll have to wait and see if they come to fruition. At the very least, fans will receive an answer by the film's release date on July 24.
- Ryan Reynolds' Instagram post, featuring Deadpool in a forest setting reminiscent of Taylor Swift's "Evermore" album cover, has sparked renewed interest in the rumor about Swift's potential cameo in "Deadpool & Wolverine."
- The song "Evermore" that accompanied Reynolds' Instagram story further fueled the theory, as fans recognized the connection to Swift's album and interpreted it as a hint towards her involvement in the film.
- In October 2023, the trio of Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Swift were spotted together at a Kansas City Chiefs game, which has added to the speculation of a possible collaboration in "Deadpool & Wolverine."
- Swift's own music has further fueled the rumors, with fans interpreting lines from "Clara Bow" as a reference to Marvel's Dazzler, who also appears in the film.
- Despite Entertainment Weekly's denial in June, fans remain hopeful that Swift will make a cameo in "Deadpool & Wolverine," as there have been numerous hints and references to her involvement in the film.
