Marvel fans were somewhat surprised to see model Gigi Hadid on the red carpet of incoming superhero blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine's US premiere last night (22 July).
After careful consideration however, some fanatics have devised a pretty reasonable theory regarding a possible 'real reason' that the 29-year-old
made an appearance, alongside lead actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
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In recent weeks, the two titular stars have been trotting the globe to promote their latest project, which will see Reynolds' Marvel hero team up with Jackman's wolf-like X-Men icon in the third instalment of the Deadpool franchise.
As the excitement continues to grow among fans, speculation continues to blossom regarding who will appear and what will happen in the upcoming movie.
And among the countless characters that viewers are hoping will make the transition from the popular comic book series to the silver screen is Lady Deadpool.
As we say, being that the eagerly-awaited character could possibly arrive on our screens at some point during the series of movies, many are linking this possibility to the appearance of Gigi on the red carpet.
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Basically, many fans seem to be under the impression that the mother-of-one - who appeared at the NYC premiere alongside gal pal Blake Lively (wife of Deadpool actor Reynolds) donning a yellow Wolverine-esque two-piece - could be set to take on the hotly-debated role.
Taking to X to comment on a snap of the high-profile foursome - who posed together to celebrate the movie's long-awaited arrival - one social media user speculated: "So Gigi Lady Deadpool?"
Another predicted: "So Gigi is playing lady deadpool or ?"
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While a third went on: "So it’s. Gigi as Lady Deadpool?"
For those unfamiliar with the female counterpart of the red-masked vigilante, according to Marvel Fandom, Lady Deadpool is the crime-fighting alter-ego of Wanda Wilson, living in the alternate reality universe Earth-3010.
"Out of a need to belong and feel wanted, she joined the side of a group of rebels fighting against loyalists in the United States," the website explains, adding that this immense battle finally brings her into the company of Deadpool himself.
The latest speculation comes just days after some fans believed it would be Blake herself that takes on the role.
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Teaser images of Lady Deadpool and Cowboy Deadpool have been making the rounds on social media and many have rushed to share their verdicts, believing Reynolds' wife would be perfect for the part.
"I wonder who Lady Deadpool is," penned one X user sharing a gif of The Shallows star.
A second wrote: "Be funny after all this and it turns out to be Blake."
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"Blake lively?" wondered a third, while a fourth chimed in: "I’m gonna be p*ssed if that’s Taylor Swift and not Blake."
Deadpool & Wolverine hits cinemas on 25 July.
Topics: Blake Lively, Celebrity, Ryan Reynolds, TV And Film
Rhianna Benson