Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Avengers: Doomsday Roles Clarified by New MCU Listing
A Different Kind Of Credit
The directory names Reynolds and Jackman under additional literary material for Avengers: Doomsday. That credit confirms their involvement in the film, but the listing does not say they will portray Deadpool or Wolverine on screen.
Marvel had not announced either character for the movie. This stood out because Jackman led Deadpool & Wolverine, while Reynolds plays Deadpool, and the film’s trailers feature Channing Tatum as Gambit.
Other Names On The List
Reynolds and Jackman are the only actors identified in this category, according to the directory. The other credited contributors include Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton and Loki creator Michael Waldron.
The full list also includes Stephen McFeely, Eric Pearson, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jeff Loveness and Andrew Lanham. The listing does not provide further details about each person’s contribution.
A Broad Multiverse Cast
Avengers: Doomsday brings together characters from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the wider live-action Marvel multiverse. Among them are figures from Fox’s X-Men film timeline, including Patrick Stewart’s Charles Xavier and James Marsden’s Cyclops.
The cast details had not included Jackman’s Wolverine or Reynolds’ Deadpool, despite their ties to Marvel films. The new directory entry clarifies their work on the project as additional literary material, rather than confirming an on-screen role.
Key points
- Reynolds and Jackman are credited for additional literary material on Avengers: Doomsday.
- The directory does not confirm that Deadpool or Wolverine will appear on screen.
- Destin Daniel Cretton and Michael Waldron are among the other credited contributors.
- The film includes characters from the MCU and the wider live-action Marvel multiverse.