"He's crafted a masterpiece, a cinematic portal brimming with pure delight, a wild odyssey from the mundane, and, quite literally, an abs-olutely delectable sandwich of entertainment," the pop superstar effused in a captivating Instagram post. As Marvel and Disney's Deadpool & Wolverine prepares to shatter box office records this weekend, it has garnered an unexpected yet resounding endorsement from none other than Taylor Swift herself.
"Over the years, I've watched my closest confidant on this globe pour his entire being—heart, soul, sweat, every waking moment, boundless energy, side-splitting jokes, profound pain, boundless joy, rebellious spirit, darkest depths, and magical essence—into this film," Swift penned, addressing her 284 million followers via Instagram Stories. "The result is nothing short of the pinnacle of his artistic endeavors. This movie feels like a portal to unbridled joy, a thrilling escape from the humdrum of reality, all wrapped up in an abs-olutely scrumptious cinematic experience. How he pulled it off, I have no clue!"
The post then veered into a playful ribbing, with Swift quipping, "But that's just Hugh, always pushing boundaries!" A sly nod to Reynolds' Deadpool alter ego, Wade Wilson. "And look, even these random bystanders crashed our photo op, and we were too polite to shoo them away," she chuckled, referring to the snapshot featuring her alongside Jackman, Reynolds, Lively, and filmmaker Shawn Levy.
Swift then turned serious, promoting the film's release with a fervor that could only be matched by its R-rated antics. "Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters this Friday, folks! If you're into things that defy description in their sheer awesomeness, grab your tickets now!" she urged, including a link for eager moviegoers.
In a heartwarming personal touch, the multi-award-winning songwriter concluded her post with a sweet dedication: "To Wade Wilson, aka the sperm donor to my godchildren—you're a legend in more ways than one!" This revelation, that Swift holds an official godparental role in the lives of Reynolds and Lively's four children, was a delightful surprise to fans.
Earlier in the week, during the New York premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, Reynolds' heartfelt speech at the David H. Koch Theater echoed his love for having his family by his side. He introduced their youngest addition, Olin, born in February 2023, to the world, joining big sisters James, Inez, and Betty.
Swift's endorsement, shared early Thursday morning, sparked a delightful chain reaction. By afternoon, Lively had reshared it, graciously acknowledging, "Taylor Swift, thank you for showering my loves with such praise. I couldn't have put it more eloquently, but that's hardly surprising given my 14 Grammy shortfall and lack of sold-out global stadium tours."
As Swift's Eras Tour continues its triumphant journey through Munich, Germany, before venturing to Poland, Austria, and London, Deadpool & Wolverine stands poised to dominate the box office, with projections of $160 to $175 million in North America and an estimated international gross in the $180 to $190 million range. The film reunites Reynolds as the irreverent Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Jackman as the brooding Wolverine/Logan, embarking on a hilarious yet challenging mission to save the world.
