Lady Deadpool, also known as Wanda Wilson, is a female version of Wade Wilson from another reality. There have been rumblings for a while now about the character appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine and it was recently confirmed in a one-minute trailer.
Unfortunately, we only got to see the Deadpool Variant's legs, meaning we're still no closer to knowing who will play her.
We aren't expecting it to be a random actress and, in this feature, you'll find the 5 most compelling possibilities. From those rumoured to be in the movie to some very unexpected suggestions, you'll no doubt have plenty to say about each of these.
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5. Morena Baccarin
The first two Deadpool movies did Morena Baccarin a disservice, ignoring Vanessa's comic book history as Copycat to make her little more than a love interest to Wade Wilson.
We're hoping the character will find a measure of redemption in Deadpool & Wolverine, hopefully with the introduction of a mutant Variant. Another possibility, of course, is that this alternate reality Vanessa is her world's Deadpool!
This would make for a really fun moment between the two and gives Baccarin a role in the threequel she can really sink her teeth into (even if it's only for a scene or two).
From a narrative standpoint, we'd also argue that this makes the most sense.
4. Bella Thorne
Bella Thorne has long said she'd like to play Lady Deadpool on the big screen and that wish can finally become a reality when Deadpool & Wolverine is released in theaters next month.
Not only can we imagine Thorne bringing a sexiness and swagger to the character which does the comics justice, but her history as a Disney star (she starred in projects alongside Zendaya) gives this threequel the chance to take aim at the House of the Mouse in a memorable way.
These days, Thorne isn't in the spotlight as much as she once was, so there's admittedly a chance her cameo could fall flat.
That shouldn't matter, though, and we'd like to think Marvel Studios will pick the right person for the job instead of just enlisting a random A-Lister.
3. Ryan Reynolds
Yes, you read that correctly!
There's been a huge amount of speculation surrounding plans for Lady Deadpool, but what if it's just Ryan Reynolds who, with the use of visual effects, is transformed into a woman?
The VFX is there to do it and Wanda unmasking to reveal herself not as Taylor Swift but Reynolds would surely lead to big laughs in theaters (and it isn't something the vast majority of fans would ever see coming).
It's also on point for the Deadpool franchise's sense of humour and we can't imagine it offending anyone providing the actor's portrayal of a woman doesn't lean into any harmful stereotypes.
2. Taylor Swift
Yes, Entertainment Weekly recently "confirmed" Taylor Swift won't appear in Deadpool & Wolverine, but we're not buying it.
Over the years, Disney has issued countless denials to the trades and entertainment websites about casting or leaks; remember when they claimed our first look at Solo: A Star Wars Story was "fake," only for it to adorn every piece of merchandise months later?
Lady Deadpool feels like a fun role for the singer/songwriter, and one which might give her the chance to drop some F-Bombs and show a side of herself we've not seen in her previous acting roles.
Dazzler is still a possibility, of course, but we still think Wanda Wilson is a likely possibility for Swift.
1. Blake Lively
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively met on the set of Green Lantern and have been together ever since. They're one of Hollywood's most popular couples and, on social media, Lively has shown she's just as quick-witted as her husband.
Lively doesn't take on a tonne of acting gigs these days, though that would only serve to make a Deadpool & Wolverine cameo all the more surprising.
Lady Deadpool being played by Reynolds' real-life wife has the makings of a scene-stealing meta gag and Lively would be a perfect fit for the role.
Many of you have already suggested that she makes more sense than Swift and, in this instance, we'd have to agree. Those legs belong to someone and, right now, we'd say Lively makes the most sense.