Nov 13, 2026 12:40pm IST
‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Receive Writing Credits Alongside 8 Other Contributors
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have received writing credits on "Avengers: Doomsday", adding another intriguing development to Marvel Studios' closely guarded crossover film. According to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) listing, the actors are among the contributors credited for additional literary material on the upcoming instalment of the "Avengers" franchise.
The film's official screenplay credit goes to Stephen McFeely, who co-wrote "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame", and Michael Waldron, known for writing the first season of "Loki" and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness". The additional literary material credit also includes Eric Pearson, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jeff Loveness, Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton.
Reynolds' involvement behind the scenes is not entirely surprising. The actor has previously co-written "Deadpool 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine", besides being closely associated with shaping the irreverent voice of the character. Jackman, meanwhile, has played Wolverine for 25 years, but this marks his first such writing credit in the WGA listing.
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The development is likely to fuel speculation about Deadpool and Wolverine appearing in "Avengers: Doomsday". However, the writing credits do not officially confirm that either character will feature in the film.
Reynolds had previously said that he had not visited the film's set. He later made a surprise appearance at the "Avengers: Doomsday" panel at San Diego Comic-Con, dressed as Jeanpool, and asked whether there would be any additional filming or last-minute additions. Jackman also joined the speculation after sharing a video at D23 that played into the possibility of Wolverine joining the ensemble.
The film has brought together an extensive roster of Marvel writers, including contributors associated with several recent projects. Pearson wrote "The Fantastic Four: First Steps", while McKenna and Sommers have worked on the Tom Holland-led "Spider-Man" films. Loveness wrote "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", and Lanham worked on "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings". Cretton, who directed "Shang-Chi", is also part of the writing team.
Despite the number of writers involved, details of the film's plot remain under wraps. Actor Alan Cumming, who returns as Nightcrawler, recently admitted that he did not fully understand the story while filming, describing how he relied on directions about what his character needed to do in individual scenes.
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, "Avengers: Doomsday" features Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and brings together characters from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the wider Marvel film universe. The film is scheduled to release in December 2026.
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