Is Blake Lively Playing Lady Deadpool? Who is Blake Lively?

Is Blake Lively Playing Lady Deadpool?

Based on the latest teaser for Deadpool and Wolverine, fans are speculating that Blake Lively could be playing Lady Deadpool. The teaser showed various versions of Deadpool in action scenes, including a blonde woman as Lady Deadpool.

Fans on social media are buzzing with excitement, hoping that Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds' real-life wife, is taking on this role. Some fans are confident it's her, while others are curious if it might be someone unexpected like Taylor Swift or even Ryan Reynolds himself in a comedic twist.

The film, set to release on July 26, marks a comeback for Reynolds as Deadpool and includes Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine. Despite initial concerns after the Disney-Fox merger, Reynolds and Jackman's chemistry and the introduction of Lady Deadpool have sparked renewed interest and anticipation among fans.

Who is Blake Lively?

Blake Lively is an American actress known for her roles in TV and film. Born in Los Angeles, she made her debut in the movie Sandman (1998), directed by her father, Ernie Lively. Lively gained fame playing Bridget Vreeland in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants films and Serena van der Woodsen in the TV series Gossip Girl (2007-2012).

She has starred in various genres, from comedies like Accepted (2006) to thrillers such as The Town (2010) and superhero movies like Green Lantern (2011). Lively's personal life has been in the spotlight too; she dated her Gossip Girl co-star Penn Badgley from 2007 to 2010 before marrying actor Ryan Reynolds in 2012.

They have four children and reside in Pound Ridge, New York. Lively is also known for her friendship with singer Taylor Swift, who has honored their family in her music.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine is an upcoming superhero film from Marvel Comics, produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It marks the 34th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and serves as a sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018).

Directed by Shawn Levy and written by Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells, the film stars Reynolds as Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, alongside Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen. The storyline involves Deadpool being pulled into action by the Time Variance Authority (TVA), teaming up with Wolverine to alter MCU history.

Development began at 20th Century Fox in 2016, paused after Disney's acquisition in 2019, and resumed under Marvel Studios. The film integrates Deadpool into the MCU while maintaining its R rating, a first for the MCU.

Deadpool & Wolverine Cast

Deadpool & Wolverine Release Date

Deadpool & Wolverine will have its global premiere in New York City. The film is set to debut in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2024, followed by releases in the United States and China on July 26, 2024, across various formats including IMAX, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, and others.

Initially slated for release on September 6 and later on November 8 and May 3 of that year, it is now part of Phase Five of the MCU. The Motion Picture Association has given the film an R rating, marking it as the first MCU movie to receive such a classification.