Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool 3, recently expressed surprise at how easily some celebrity cameos were secured for the upcoming film. In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Levy refrained from confirming specific rumors, but acknowledged the popularity of both Deadpool character and Ryan Reynolds, the actor who portrays him, played a significant role in their success. He also addressed the speculated appearance of Taylor Swift as Dazzler, a rumor that went viral after Swift attended an NFL game with Levy, Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman. However, Levy remained mostly tight-lipped on the matter.

Levy further stated that Deadpool 3 will be audacious, hilarious, and gritty, and the production has received full support to maintain the tone as the Deadpool series gets incorporated into MCU. The film's production, however, is currently paused due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. It was also mentioned that the movie's release, previously set for May 3, 2024, is at risk even though half of the film has already been shot and edited. The guild has resumed negotiations with Hollywood’s studios.