Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman listed among 10 'Avengers: Doomsday' writers
The Writers Guild of America's directory lists Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman among 10 writers credited on Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday," Variety reported Thursday, fueling talk that Deadpool and Wolverine could appear. Marvel has not confirmed their roles; the film opens Dec. 18.
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What happened
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are listed among 10 writers who worked on Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday," according to the Writers Guild of America's online directory, Variety reported Thursday. Fans spotted the listing, and it quickly fed talk that the pair could return as Deadpool and Wolverine.
Why it matters
"Deadpool & Wolverine" was one of Marvel's biggest recent hits, and "Doomsday" is the studio's next big ensemble film. Any sign the duo returns is likely to shape interest heading into its Dec. 18 release.
More context
Who gets which credit: The main screenplay credit goes to Marvel veterans Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron. Reynolds and Jackman are among 10 names credited for "additional literary material," along with McFeely, Waldron, Eric Pearson, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jeff Loveness, Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton, Variety reported. Reynolds co-wrote "Deadpool 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine." This would be Jackman's first writing credit.
What the credit means: The guild describes additional literary material as a credit for guild writers who contributed to a film but did not qualify for a main writing credit. It does not appear on screen. Variety said the credits for Reynolds and Jackman "certainly seem" tied to dialogue for their X-Men characters.
What the studio and stars say: Variety asked Marvel and representatives for both actors for comment. Reynolds posted a short clip from "Deadpool & Wolverine" on X without explanation, Variety reported.
What remains unknown: Whether Reynolds and Jackman appear in the film, and for how long. The guild also notes that some directory data is self-reported and not independently verified.
2 listed sources
- Variety (Jordan Moreau), 'Avengers: Doomsday' Lists Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Among 10 Writers, Nov. 12, 2026
- Marvel, Marvel Studios Launches 'Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer and Infinity Vision Tickets
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Editorial sourcing notes
The credits come from the WGA's online directory as reported by Variety; the guild says some directory data is self-reported and not independently verified. Marvel, Reynolds and Jackman had not commented to Variety. Photos show Reynolds and Jackman at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024, not from this film.
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