Deadpool & Wolverine Is Not Deadpool 3 Says Shawn Levy

The lights dimmed, the crowd hushed, and then, true to form, Deadpool probably would have made a crack about how CinemaCon in Las Vegas is the only place you can gamble with superheroes and not lose your shirt. But instead of quips from the Merc with a Mouth, attendees were treated to nine minutes of exclusive footage of the much-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring the dynamic, if volatile, team-up of two of Marvel’s beloved antiheroes.

In an exclusive chat with Collider’s Steve Weintraub, director Shawn Levy shared insights into the tantalising sneak peek. "It was very close to the beginning of the movie. Your powers of deduction are impressive," Levy said, addressing the strategic choice of the scenes shown. He added:

"You know what else? I didn't want to show 90 seconds, I didn't want to show a sizzle reel. We wanted to show a taste of the movie. We wanted to do it without spoilers. And yeah, it was a lot of set-up, it was a lot of first act type storytelling, but the fact that those scenes, which aren't even near our funniest or our most insane, those jokes, and those moments played the way they did today, that was pretty thrilling. I was standing in the dark side of the theater with Kevin [Feige], and we had smiles on our faces seeing the way it was received.”

"This is Not 'Deadpool 3'"

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As for the length of the film, Levy kept his cards close to the vest, responding to queries about run time with a mysterious, “I’ve read a lot of rumors about that, and I’m gonna pass on that one.” When probed about the state of the film’s edit and any insights gained from early screenings, Levy provided a glimpse into the production’s approach, while emphasising the fact that the film would be a film that is unequivocally Deadpool in its tone, without actually being a direct sequel.

"Well, the truth is, I think your answer is in the question, which is if you make the kinds of movies I make, you are listening to the audience. I'm not making small films for my own satisfaction in a room alone, I'm making it to connect to the biggest audience possible. We have had some early screenings that were extremely, extremely promising. I wouldn’t say that there were any big surprises, but you feel where the pace wants to tighten, you feel where you can afford to slow down and have a deeper, more durable character moment. And at the end of the day, as I think we've said, it's very much a Deadpool movie, but this is not Deadpool 3. This is Deadpool & Wolverine, and it is singular because of that.”

Deadpool and Wolverine opens on July 26.

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[BlackShardStudio]

The popcorn bucket is going to be a Deadpool butt.

[tiakajamir]

I am getting a feeling he is gonna direct the secret war

[christophersouza]

Been a huge fan of Shawn's since I was a kid.

[flashback]

It's not Deadpool 3. Here's why...it's an MCU movie by far and not a continuation of Deadpool's solo adventures. Meaning another movie can be called Deadoool 3 in the future.

[benjaminmartinez]

2024 Marvels year and introduction of the X-Men

[debajitx]

❤❤ The movie will be loved n great cinema 📽️

[cinematographejimmyArizona]

It would be nice if the Deadpool 3 movies 2 hours but if it's not that would suck if it's only 1 hour oh well

[Jaythesparrow]

Yeah no, it is Deadpool 3.
Unless it’s a Deadpool spinoff then it is Deadpool 3. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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CLASSIFIED EVERYTHING SAID HERE IS TOP SECRET

[thecomicdirector]

Goddamit its so hard to talk bout mcu movies especially when ure the director

[MARTINDALEMCLYMONT]

Dude is always tryna get a scoop out of some one

[MasterChris]

good film maker need to watch deadpool and logan

[josephhynes]

The best thing this guy has ever done is Real Steel.

[Courier_]

As an artist, why would you not make art for yourself?

Trying to please everyone is always going to fail

[charlesharry]

Thank you shawn everybody keep calling deadpool 3 deadpool 3 it not. Deadpool and Wolverine

[HouseOfJamo]

This dude is such a hack lol. The director of The Internship and Cheaper by the Dozen is certaintly going to be the one to turn Marvel around!

[DankPope]

Why does every movie have to be comedic these days, i know its a deadpool movie but come on. There are other human emotions you know

[TheRealBGregz]

I get that Shawn is super busy and most likely stressed out, BUT he seems a little dickish.

[notthatguy]

As soon as I saw the TVA knocking on the apartment door I decided I will not support the film with my ticket cash. It saddened my heart.

[RocketRaccoon-ol]

Red flag that this movie is just endless cameo cash grab. Not even called Deadpool 3.