Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy Team Up for New Non-Marvel Project

Fresh off their massive success with "Deadpool & Wolverine," Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and director Shawn Levy aren't ready to part ways just yet. Reynolds recently revealed on Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast that he's spending this year writing a non-Marvel film specifically for the trio, signaling an exciting new chapter in their creative partnership.

Record-Breaking Success of Their Latest Collaboration

"Deadpool & Wolverine" has proven to be a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, achieving both critical acclaim and remarkable commercial success. Despite its R-rating, the film has:

Generated $1.3 billion in worldwide box office revenue

Rejuvenated the Marvel franchise following disappointing performances of "The Marvels" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania"

Earned consideration for Golden Globe nominations in comedy and box office achievement categories

Generated Oscar buzz in technical categories including production design, sound, and visual effects

A History of Successful Partnerships

The creative chemistry between these three entertainment powerhouses has deep roots:

Reynolds and Levy collaborated on the action-comedy "Free Guy" (2021) and sci-fi adventure "The Adam Project"

Levy directed Jackman in the cult classic "Real Steel" (2011)

Reynolds famously insisted on Levy directing "Deadpool & Wolverine," showing their strong professional trust

Individual Achievements

Each member of the trio brings impressive credentials to their collaboration:

Ryan Reynolds recently secured his second consecutive Emmy for the documentary series "Welcome to Wrexham"

Hugh Jackman earned his first Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win for his role as Jean Valjean in "Les Misérables"

Shawn Levy received an Oscar nomination as producer for "Arrival" and four Emmy nominations for "Stranger Things"

Looking Ahead

The unnamed project is expected to remain in script development throughout 2025, with filming anticipated to begin in 2026. Reynolds is reportedly taking his time with the screenplay to ensure it meets the high expectations set by their previous collaborations.