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Deadpool & Wolverineis out now in theaters, and for the first time ever, fans will get to see Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in their superhero costumes in one frame. But, that’s not all – the audience also gets to meet Lady Deadpool and a bunch of other Deadpool variants.
The question is – who played Lady Deadpool? The character appeared in the movie but the mask remained intact so fans still remained in the dark. For quite some time, netizens have been speculating between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, while some probably have other actors in mind. Guess what? The creator ofDeadpoolrevealed this about two years ago.Warning: movie spoilers ahead.
Blake Lively RevealsDeadpoolCreator Rob Liefeld’s Dedication Post To Lady Deadpool
In anInstagrampost dedicated to the premiere ofDeadpool & Wolverine, actressBlake Livelytalked about her twist-of-fate journey starring in superhero films. She also seems to address the question as to the real star behind Lady Deadpool.
Just before all this in 2010, Rob Liefeld drew an unmasked Lady Deadpool for the first time, go to the next slide for his words. Deadpool movie wasn’t real. And Rob had no idea I was working with Ryan Reynolds.
A post shared by Blake Lively (@blakelively)
The post wasRob Liefeld’s message about Lady Deadpool. He revealed that the female hero is his “most bad-a** contribution to Girl Power in comics.” They unmasked Lady Deadpool in 2013 and revealed she was unblemished and entirely based on Blake Lively. He also confessed to being a hugeGossip Girlfan.
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At the end of his message, he said, “If ever we are blessed with Lady Deadpool on screen I’m pretty certain Ms. Lively will have some say in the casting.” Shocked at this discovery, Lively wrote in her caption:
12 years later I read Rob’s post. A year after that, Deadpool 3 was filmed. And today it’s in theaters. The universe has such a magical sense of humor sometimes.
A post shared by Rob Liefeld (@robliefeld)
The actress went on to praise directorShawn Levyfor his “insane body of work” while confirming that she collaborated with him inDeadpool & Wolverine. “Thank you buddy for bringing me along with you in ways big and small,” she added.
Blake Lively Stuns The Crowd Wearing Lady Deadpool-Inspired Outfit
Blake Lively attended the premiere night ofDeadpool & Wolverineby wearing a stunning catsuit that resembles Lady Deadpool’s costume. She posted a carousel of her looks on herInstagrampage with the caption:
I took too many photos to share in one post. But I had to post these especially to call out the real hero of the night, Versace for making me the most stunning custom LadyPool couture I could’ve ever dreamed of. It is actual art.
Now this confirms that she really is Lady Deadpool, and even though she only lent her voice – a stunt double performed the fight scenes – she was the basis of the comic book character.
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Deadpool & Wolverineis now showing in theaters worldwide.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
