Deadpool and Wolverine Stars Listed as Writers for New Avengers Film

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are listed among the ten screenwriters for 'Avengers: Doomsday' in a public database maintained by the Writers Guild of America. The entry suggests the actors contributed to the script for the upcoming Marvel Studios release. Marvel fans spotted the names while searching the guild's online directory, sparking immediate discussion about the actors' potential return as Deadpool and Wolverine.

Reynolds has previous writing credits on 'Deadpool 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' Jackman receives his first writing credit with this project. The primary feature writing credits belong to Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron. Waldron created the series 'Loki' and wrote 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.'

The additional literary materials credit includes McFeely, Waldron, Eric Pearson, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jeff Loveness, Andrew Lanham, Destin Daniel Cretton, Reynolds, and Jackman. These specific credits do not appear on the final film's screen. The WGA directory notes that some data is self-reported and not independently verified by the guild.

Destin Daniel Cretton was originally set to direct the film when it was titled 'The Kang Dynasty.' Jeff Loveness was attached to write that version. The project underwent a major rework after Disney removed Jonathan Majors, who played Kang the Conqueror, from the franchise. Cretton subsequently stepped down from the directorial role.

Anthony and Joe Russo joined the project as directors. They are working with McFeely, McKenna, Sommers, and Waldron. The story shifted its focus to Robert Downey Jr. as the main villain, Doctor Doom. This change in direction aligns with the new title 'Avengers: Doomsday.'

Variety has contacted representatives for Marvel, Reynolds, and Jackman for comment. Reynolds acknowledged the news with a post on X featuring a clip from 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' It is not yet confirmed whether Reynolds or Jackman will appear in the film. The writing credit likely indicates they drafted dialogue for their respective characters.

The WGA database disclaimer states that the information is the most current available to the guild. Users accept the data as is without warranty of accuracy. The listing provides the first official documentation of the actors' involvement in the script for this specific Avengers installment.