Blake Lively, the star of It Ends with Us, set the internet abuzz on Monday, July 22, by posting a photo from the set of her husband Ryan Reynolds‘ highly anticipated film, Deadpool & Wolverine, which hits theaters this week.
In the professional photo, Lively kisses Reynolds, who is fully decked out in his Deadpool costume, while she wears a top and arm warmer in a matching red shade.
Fans quickly speculated that Lively’s outfit might hint at her playing Lady Deadpool in the movie. Comments flooded in.
“It’s time! Lady Deadpool,” added one fan.
“Is this a confirmation that you are in it?” asked another.
The excitement continued with another fan posting a jocular message.
“If Blake isn’t Lady Deadpool in the movie I’m starting a petition.”
Building anticipation
As the release date for Deadpool & Wolverine approaches, rumors about a female variant of Deadpool have intensified. Speculation began with a teaser released in June, which featured a pair of legs in a suit similar to Deadpool‘s.
“I’m about to lose everything that I’ve ever cared about,” were the words spoken in Reynolds‘ voiceover.
In the final trailer, a mysterious figure with blonde hair and a red-and-black suit, matching Deadpool‘s, further fueled the rumors.
Blake Lively’s tease
The possibility of Lively playing Lady Deadpool gained traction after the leg reveal in the teaser. The final trailer’s blonde-haired figure has only increased fans’ suspicions.
Lively‘s kissing snapshot, posted alongside a video where she praised Ryan Reynolds and his new movie for its millennial references, added to the excitement.
“Tell me Deadpool’s married to a millennial girl in real life without telling me,” Lively posted.
Deadpool & Wolverine will be released in theaters on Friday, July 26.