Marvel Studios seems to have found their Captain America for the next Avengers movie – but this Cap comes with a director’s chair! Reports suggest Shawn Levy, the director behind the highly-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine, is in prime position to helm the upcoming Avengers film.

Marvel Setting Its Sights on Shawn Levy

With Deadpool & Wolverine clawing its way towards a July release and promising box office dominance, Deadline reports that Levy has become a frontrunner for another Marvel project – the next Avengers movie. According to sources, Marvel has approached Levy and even offered him the latest script penned by Michael Waldron (writer of Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). However, Levy is yet to respond and the studio is keeping its options open by scheduling meetings with other directors.

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Scheduling Conflicts: A Hero’s Obstacle

This isn’t Levy’s first brush with the Avengers. Apparently, Marvel Studios offered him the director’s role back in March, but scheduling conflicts forced him to decline. Levy is currently juggling multiple projects, including directing two episodes of the final season of Stranger Things alongside his executive producer duties on the Netflix series. This packed schedule proved incompatible with Marvel’s initial filming window.

Marvel Makes a Move: Avengers Assemble!

Here’s where things get interesting. Rumors suggest that Marvel might have pushed back the filming date of the Avengers movie, creating a window for Levy to potentially step in. This move highlights Marvel’s strong desire to collaborate with Levy, possibly due to the expected success of Deadpool & Wolverine.

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The Legacy Shawn Levy Brings

Marvel Studios seems particularly keen on bringing Levy onboard. The upcoming Avengers film, expected to be the fifth installment, is a crucial project for the MCU. With Levy’s proven track record of successful films like Real Steel, Free Guy, Night at the Museum, and The Adam Project, he brings a wealth of experience to the table. However, his most recognized work might be Stranger Things, the Netflix sci-fi phenomenon produced by his company, 21 Laps Entertainment.

The Verdict: Will Shawn Levy Take the Helm?

While Levy’s involvement in the Avengers film is exciting, it’s not a done deal yet. Fans will have to wait and see if Levy can juggle his busy schedule or if Marvel decides to go with another director. One thing’s for sure, the next Avengers movie is shaping up to be a big event, and whoever lands the director’s chair will have the responsibility of continuing the epic saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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