With Deadpool & Wolverine, Shawn Levy has promised the arrival of a Marvel Jesus. As all hope hangs on these chaotic heroes, the movie is expected to be a pivotal moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s revamped film slate and potentially the highlight of this summer for Marvel geeks. Levy's long-standing promises have come to fruition with the latest updates, making him the top choice to direct the next Avengers movie. 

In both word and deed, Levy has taken on the responsibility to significantly elevate the stakes of the MCU’s film library- not just with Deadpool & Wolverine but by gathering the assembly of Avengers with 60 familiar faces.

Deadpool & Wolverine is poised to deliver a blockbuster set to thrill Marvel fans this summer. However, Shawn Levy has more in store for the MCU. According to Deadline's latest reports, Levy has emerged as the leading candidate to direct the next Avengers movie and is in early talks to helm this major project for the studio. Sources close to the project have revealed that over 60 MCU characters might reprise their roles.

Reports indicate Levy has already received the latest script from Michael Waldron. However, insiders note that he has not yet committed to the job. Consequently, the studio is considering other filmmakers while they await his decision. Although Marvel Studios has not commented, Levy's current commitments to the Stranger Things finale and an upcoming Star Wars film make it uncertain whether he will take on this new project.

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Since over 60 familiar faces are expected to return for this project, here is a list of all who could make a comeback in the upcoming assembly of Avengers.

Even though no director is set yet and the script has only just come in, Marvel Studios is eager to kick off the project to start shooting next year. According to Deadline, this could be one of the MCU's biggest productions to date. Sources hint at the return of over 60 MCU characters, including Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Simu Liu, and Karen Gillan.

Unlike the first four Avengers films, which focused on a core group of Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Hemsworth, and Ruffalo, this film will feature a more balanced ensemble cast. Plot details remain unknown, and with Jonathan Majors' departure from the MCU, the main villain role is still open, with Galactus being a considerable choice. Thus, if Shawn Levy decides to direct, another Marvel Messiah could be on the horizon, given his track record of hits.

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