Who is Lady Deadpool

Blake Lively's Surprising Role as Lady Deadpool Revealed!

Talk about a plot twist! Blake Lively, known for Serena van der Woodsen, steps into the MCU as Lady Deadpool in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.

Blake Lively, famously known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen in 'Gossip Girl,' has caused quite a stir by stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Lady Deadpool in the upcoming 'Deadpool & Wolverine' film. The buzz began when 'Deadpool' creator Rob Liefeld hinted that Lively's character Serena was an inspiration for Lady Deadpool. This revelation had fans buzzing with anticipation and speculation on social media.

Fan theories regarding Lady Deadpool's casting had been rampant. Would it be Taylor Swift or Blake Lively stepping into the shoes of this unique Marvel character? The suspense however, was finally lifted when Lively herself confirmed her role. The intriguing connection between Lively’s real-life marriage to Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, and her MCU debut as Lady Deadpool just adds another layer of excitement to what promises to be one of the blockbuster hits of the year.

Blake Lively recently shared her experience on being cast as Lady Deadpool in her husband Ryan Reynolds' film. According to Lively, the chemistry she shares with Reynolds made the process both enjoyable and challenging. Fans of the Marvel franchise are eager to see how the couple's real-life relationship translates onto the big screen, especially with Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine.

Speculation and hype around Lady Deadpool's appearance in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' ran even higher when fans noticed Lively dropping subtle hints on social media. From cryptic Instagram posts to cheeky red carpet comments, it’s been a masterclass in building suspense. With the film set to release soon, fans' excitement is at an all-time high.

Interestingly, Lady Deadpool, whose real name is Wanda Wilson, originates from an alternate universe in the Marvel comics, where she possesses the same healing powers and witty personality as her male counterpart. The character was introduced as part of the 'Deadpool Corps,' a team of Deadpool counterparts from different dimensions.

In further Marvel trivia, did you know that Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld was inspired by the comic book character Deathstroke from DC Comics when creating Deadpool? This homage is just one of many fascinating cross-universe influences you can find if you dig deep into comic book lore.