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Rumors about Scarlet Witch's appearance in Deadpool 3 have been debunked by the person who originally leaked them.
Numerous speculations about the inclusion of characters from the MCU and X-Men in Deadpool 3 have surfaced. However, confirming these rumors has proven to be challenging due to production setbacks and strikes involving actors. The recent disclosure that the claims regarding the Scarlet Witch and Earth-838 were fabricated serves as a reminder that not all leaks should be relied upon, leaving fans to await the truthfulness of each rumor.
Rumors of Deadpool 3 have been circulating for months, with some confirmed and others debunked. Among the debunked rumors is Elizabeth Olsen's return as Scarlet Witch, which was refuted by the same source who initially leaked it.
Since Disney announced that Deadpool 3 would be part of the MCU, speculation has been running rampant. One seemingly impossible rumor that turned out to be true was Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine. Furthermore, there were murmurs of him donning a comic-accurate suit, which also turned out to be true. Numerous characters from the MCU, X-Men, and beyond are rumored to make appearances in Deadpool 3. However, with production currently on hold and actors still on strike, verifying these rumors has proven challenging.
A Reddit user from r/MarvelStudiosSpoilers admitted to fabricating a rumor about Scarlet Witch and Earth-838 appearing in the movie. The user, u/Spiderbyte, explained that they created this false post for amusement during the writers' strike when news was scarce. Unexpectedly, the post gained traction after another source, Can We Get Some Toast, independently claimed that Matthew Macfayden's character in the film is named Paradox. This coincidence added a level of credibility to the "leak."
Spiderbyte decided to reveal the truth because they noticed reports suggesting that Scarlet Witch and Earth-838 had been removed from Deadpool 3 due to post-strike rewrites. Contrary to these reports, Spiderbyte clarified that the characters were never included in the film in the first place and that the rumors were entirely fabricated. "838's involvement, in any form, is entirely a work of fiction created by me. There is no Wanda, no Jimmy Woo, no presence whatsoever," Spiderbyte stated.
Fans who were hoping to see Scarlet Witch or Earth-838 make an appearance in Deadpool 3 have been left disappointed by this news. Wanda Maximoff garnered a large fan base during her time in the MCU, so it would have been intriguing to witness Scarlet Witch joining forces with Fox's X-Men and being officially recognized as a mutant, as portrayed in the comics.
This also serves as a reminder that not all leaks should be believed, even if certain aspects turn out to be accurate. It is important to approach every rumor with skepticism. Nonetheless, there are still numerous rumors circulating about Deadpool 3, so fans will need to exercise patience to determine which ones hold truth.
Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 3, 2024.
Source: Reddit u/Spiderbyte