From superstar to superhero: Is Taylor Swift joining X-Men?

Singer Taylor Swift. Photo / Getty Images

A perfectly innocent tweet sent out today now has fans in overdrive about a possible superhero movie role for Taylor Swift.

Simon Kinberg, screenwriter for X-Men Apocalypse, today tweeted a photo with James McAvoy, Sophie Turner and Taylor Swift, apparently taken at her concert in Montreal. Apocalypse is currently filming in the Canadian city, with McAvoy reprising his role as Professor X and Turner appearing as a young Jean Grey.

So while three of those in the photo have reason to be together, Taylor Swift is the odd one out.

Haters gonna hate. @taylorswift13 #jamesmcavoy @SophieT pic.twitter.com/f8nwXPETSH

— Simon Kinberg (@Kinberg) July 8, 2015

Of course, she could simply be hanging out with some fans who just happen to be famous. However, fans are pointing out the similarities Swift has with the X-Men hero Dazzler.

Dazzler is a blonde mutant with the power to convert sound waves into blasts of energy. Real name Alison Blaire, Dazzler first appeared in 1980 and used her abilities to aid her dream of being a professional singer.

Given X-Men: Apocalypse takes place in the 80s, casting a talented blonde singer with a massive fan base does not seem like an out-there idea. A cameo appearance from Swift could help draw in a different fan-base, especially if she contributes an original piece to the soundtrack.

Swift later posted a similar photo on Instagram, saying how nice it was for the three to visit her concert. But surely Swift can't stop and pose with every famous fan who comes to her shows? Perhaps the photos are a hint at an announcement that's about to happen.

San Diego Comic-Con is just kicking off in the US today. Sophie Turner is definitely going for the Game of Thrones panel and Apocalypse director Bryan Singer confirmed that the movie will get some promotion at the 20th Century Fox panel on Saturday.

If Swift is starring in the movie, confirmation will undoubtedly come soon after this photo. If she isn't, well... maybe next sequel?

- nzherald.co.nz