Ryan Reynolds to Reunite with Hugh Jackman and Director Shawn Levy on Non-Marvel Project

After the record-breaking success of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Ryan Reynolds has found his next big role.  

Reynolds is working on a movie— unrelated to Marvel — which will have him teaming up again with co-star Jackman and director Shawn Levy. 

The father of three shared his plans during a recent interview for a Variety Awards Circuit Podcast episode, which is set to be released later this week.

“I’m spending the year writing,” Reynolds said during the podcast. “I’m writing a movie for myself, Hugh [Jackman] and Shawn [Levy] to do that is not Marvel.”

Although the actor kept plot details under wraps, his enthusiasm hinted at something fresh and unexpected, which he will work on over the next 12 months. 

It’s unknown whether it’s a project that a studio has given the green light. Still, given the explosive popularity of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” this upcoming movie will surely become one of Hollywood’s most highly anticipated films. 

The project will mark Reynolds’ third collaboration with Levy. Following the action-packed “Deadpool 3,” the duo previously joined forces on 2021’s crowd-pleasing action comedy “Free Guy” and the time-bending sci-fi adventure “The Adam Project.” 

They share a track record of creating box office gold that has fostered a strong creative chemistry with Levy bringing out Reynolds’ comedic energy and memorable performances. 

The numbers alone speak volumes about their success. “Deadpool & Wolverine” has become a box office behemoth, pulling in an astounding $636 million domestically and securing its place as the 12th highest-grossing film in history. 

It now sits just behind Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and ahead of Warner Bros.’ summer sensation “Barbie.” It’s also surpassed the 2019 thriller “Joker” to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever. And among Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe juggernauts, “Deadpool 3” claims the seventh spot, having recently overtaken “Iron Man 3” globally.

Disney is eyeing awards season for the smash hit, pushing for Golden Globes recognition as a comedy and the newly introduced cinematic and box office achievement categories, highlighting its financial successes. To qualify, movies must exceed a $150 million gross globally, with a minimum of $100 million in the U.S. alone, or meet comparable streaming metrics.