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Shawn Levy revealed this in an interview with Variety published on October 23, 2023. The director of Deadpool is actually developing a film in the Star Wars franchise.
“When Kathy Kennedy approached me about doing a Star Wars movie, she asked me to do a Shawn Levy movie. “I want a story and a tone that reflects you, that reflects your taste and what you bring to your films, with a Star Wars story,” Shawn Levy recalled of his involvement. “So I felt very strong. Unfortunately, we’re only at the beginning as the development process was abruptly halted (due to the WGA strike), but I feel very capable of trusting my instincts in developing this story and film. »
When asked whether his experiences on the third Deadpool film could prepare him for work in the Star Wars universe, the director replied: “The experiences I’m having now with Marvel on Deadpool show me directly that he really is “It’s possible to feel autonomous.” Putting personal work into making a film in a universe larger than any other film. My Deadpool film will be exactly what Ryan (Reynolds) and I hoped it would be when we started. That’s why I approach the development of my Star Wars film with the same optimism and the belief that I will let my instincts guide me. »