But before the visions of sneaky confrontations and cameos of others Wonder the characters start dancing in your head, a reality check: According to Reynolds, the project he’s planning doesn’t involve their comic book characters.

Talk to Variety awards circuit podcast, Reynolds had this to say about it:

“I spend the year writing. I’m writing a movie for myself, Hugh (Jackman) and Shawn (Levy), it’s not Marvel.

So what is Ryan Reynolds’ new film about?

Ryan Reynolds attends the Marvel Studios UK fan event ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at Eventim Apollo, London on July 11, 2024. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

That’s the billion dollar question at this point. Reynolds hasn’t given any details about what the new film might entail, beyond the fact that he’ll spend the next few months, possibly next year, working on a script that will see him share the role again. screen with Jackman, and that Levy will call the shots.

The trio are, of course, all good friends –– Reynolds and Jackman having previously shared the screen in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine‘ and developed a bond, while Levy directed Jackman to ‘Real steel.’

We don’t yet know where the new film will land, but given the huge success of their previous collaboration (Marvel attributes or not), you’d have to guess that studios and streamers will be scrambling to take a look and secure their services.

Additionally, despite Reynolds’ criticism, it’s possible he quietly has ideas for a future “Deadpool and Wolverine” team-up, assuming they aren’t already on the roster for the next “Deadpool and Wolverine.”Avengers‘ films that should be released on screens in 2026 And 2027.

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What else do Reynolds and Jackman have coming?

(L-R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman attend the Marvel Studios ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ UK fan event at Eventim Apollo, London on July 11, 2024. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

In other news, Reynolds has a role (possibly a voice) in next year’s film ‘Animal lovers‘ and is also in the cast of John Francis Daley And Jonathan Goldsteinthe follow-up of ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves‘, titled ‘Mayday’, which is said to be about a stranded pilot.

Add to this a variety of projects in development and his various business ventures, including co-chairman of Wrexham Football Club, whose continuing efforts will be documented when Hulu series ‘Welcome to Wrexham‘ returns next year.

As for Jackman, he plays a farmer in a detective novel (this is not a joke)’Three full bags,’ and shares the spotlight with Kate Hudson in “Song Sung Blue,” about a real-life husband and wife Neil Diamond act of homage.

The actor and singer also has a series of live shows in New York with dates throughout 2025.

And there remains, of course, speculation that the two actors are the hot favorites to host the film next March. Oscar ceremony. Nothing has been announced yet, but they are definitely on the producers’ wish list.

(L-R) Director Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman of “Deadpool & Wolverine” at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Photo: Marvel Studios.

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