Selena Gomez reportedly teams up with Taylor Swift's ex Joe Alwyn amid backlash over favoritism rumor at Travis Kelce's wedding(Getty)Selena Gomez is making headlines again as reports link her to a new Hollywood project with Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift's former boyfriend. The news comes shortly after online discussions around alleged favoritism claims involving Selena at the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding. However, both stories remain separate, with the wedding claims still unverified and Alwyn's casting not officially confirmed.The current situation has caught fans' attention, as Selena continues to stay in the spotlight across music, film, and her long friendship with Swift. Now, a possible collaboration with Alwyn has added another layer to the conversation.According to Nexus Point News, Joe Alwyn is reportedly in talks to join Brady Corbet's upcoming film “The Origin of the World”. Selena Gomez already has a role in the project, which also features Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender.The film's production is expected to begin in September 2026, but Alwyn's involvement has not received official confirmation from the studio or the cast. The plot remains under wraps, though Corbet previously shared some details about the project. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Corbet explained that the movie will cover a timeline "from the 19th century into the present day" and will mainly focus on the 1970s. He also described the project as a film that challenges traditional genre boundaries.If finalised, the role would give Alwyn another chance to work with Corbet after appearing in “The Brutalist”. The actor played a supporting role in the Oscar-winning film, which featured Adrien Brody. Plus, the Joe Alwyn casting report arrived after Selena Gomez became part of a viral conversation surrounding the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding on July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.A TikTok claim, later discussed by International Business Times UK, alleged that Selena received special privileges during the private ceremony. The video claimed she was allowed to keep her phone despite a reported no-phone rule for guests and suggested she had other special arrangements.The same claims alleged that Selena received a separate menu and was permitted to promote her Rare Beauty lip product during the wedding weekend. However, these claims have not been verified, and Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, or Selena Gomez have not publicly commented on them.The speculation gained attention because of Selena and Swift's long friendship. The pair first met in 2008 and have supported each other's careers for years. Their close bond has often made fans interested in every major moment involving the two stars.For Travis Kelce, the wedding marked another major moment outside football as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end continues to balance his NFL career with growing attention from entertainment headlines.Now, the focus has shifted back to Selena's career. If Joe Alwyn officially joins “The Origin of the World”, their collaboration will become one of the more unexpected Hollywood pairings of the year. Until then, fans will have to wait for official confirmation from the filmmakers.