Blake Lively couldn’t contain her excitement about voicing Lady Deadpool in Shawn Levy’s upcoming buddy superhero movie “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The actor took to Instagram to share a lengthy post detailing her journey with the character. However, her enthusiasm was met with criticism from fans who accused her of spoiling the movie.
Blake Lively at the “Deadpool & Wolverine” Premiere
Blake Lively attended the premiere of “Deadpool & Wolverine” earlier this week, dressed in a striking red outfit. She shared photos from the event on her Instagram handle on Saturday. The pictures included moments with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool in the franchise, director Shawn Levy, and Hugh Jackman’s girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. Additionally, Blake posted a comic book sketch of Lady Deadpool carrying Deadpool in her arms.
Blake Lively on Her Journey with Lady Deadpool
In her Instagram post, Blake reflected on her journey with the character, writing, “In 2010, I was on Gossip Girl and about to film my first superhero movie, The Green Lantern, with my kind Canadian co-star @vancityreynolds. He told me, our other co-star, another superhero newbie @taikawaititi, and all of us about @deadpoolmovie for the first time. It was a ‘meta’ superhero. Most of us didn’t know what exactly meta meant back then, except Taika, because he’s always been more brilliant than the rest of us mortals. We understood in theory, but how it would come together for an audience was murky for everyone but him. It wasn’t a real dream. The movie was never gonna happen.”
The Universe’s Sense of Humor
Blake continued, “Just before all this in 2010, @robliefeld drew an unmasked Lady Deadpool for the first time. Go to the next slide for his words. @deadpoolmovie wasn’t real, and Rob had no idea I was working with @vancityreynolds. The universe has such a magical sense of humor sometimes.”
Fans Accuse Blake of Spoiling the Movie
Despite Blake’s heartfelt post, many fans were quick to blame her for spoiling the movie. One Instagram user commented, “Thanks for the spoiler, Blake…” Another added, “Yikes. That’s a spoiler.” A third comment read, “EXCUSE ME GIRL YOU SPOILED THE MOVIE??,” while a fourth stated, “Blake…baby…why couldn’t you have waited at least 24 hours?”
Fans Defend Blake Lively
However, not all reactions were negative. A portion of the internet defended Blake Lively, arguing that her casting was an obvious choice. One user commented, “Once she wore that outfit, I was convinced she was Lady Deadpool. It’s no surprise.” Another pointed out, “For everyone saying it’s a spoiler, she’s been credited as Lady Deadpool on IMDb for days… Also, if you don’t think that outfit was a hint (and a slay).” A third comment read, “Y’all, she didn’t spoil the movie. They don’t actually reveal who’s under the Lady Deadpool mask.”