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Avengers 5: Deadpool & Wolverine's Director Takes the Helm

Jun 05, 2024 11:13 AM

Marvel Studios is reportedly in early discussions with Shawn Levy, director of the upcoming "Deadpool & Wolverine" film, to helm "Avengers 5." Despite "Deadpool & Wolverine" yet to release, Marvel's confidence in the film has led to Levy being considered for the next Avengers installment. This potential partnership comes amid significant challenges for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including the legal issues surrounding Jonathan Majors, which have pushed Marvel to possibly move away from Kang's storyline. With the MCU planning to slow down its project releases, "Deadpool & Wolverine" remains a crucial film for 2024, alongside Disney+ series like "Agatha All Along" and "Eyes of Wakanda."

Why is Marvel considering Shawn Levy for Avengers 5?

Marvel is considering Shawn Levy for "Avengers 5" because of the confidence they have in his direction of "Deadpool & Wolverine," which, despite not being released yet, has generated positive internal expectations.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" marks a significant entry in the MCU, scheduled for release a little over a month from now. Directed by Shawn Levy, who is also known for his work on Netflix's "Stranger Things" and an upcoming "Star Wars" film, this collaboration indicates Marvel's high hopes for maintaining the MCU's momentum despite recent challenges.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-06-05 11:42:03
Shawn Levy’s potential jump to Avengers 5 sounds promising, especially given Marvel's faith in his take on Deadpool & Wolverine. Hopefully, his unique vision can reinvigorate the MCU amid its current hurdles.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-06-05 11:36:04
I'm totally stoked to see Marvel banking on Shawn Levy for Avengers 5—it shows they've got real faith in his vision for Deadpool & Wolverine. If his work on Stranger Things is anything to go by, we might be in for something epic
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-06-05 11:24:03
Marvel's bold move to potentially bring Shawn Levy on for Avengers 5 shows their high expectations for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine, even before its release. It’s interesting to see how they're navigating the current MCU challenges and aiming to keep the momentum going with fresh directorial talent.
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