Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Are Writing for Avengers: Doomsday

An Unexpected Cinematic Collaboration

A long-awaited dream for Marvel fans may soon become a reality. According to information published on the Writers Guild of America (WGA) website, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have participated in the writing process for Avengers: Doomsday. While the film’s primary screenwriters are Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, the official listing includes both actors under the category of "additional literary material."

Although such credits often refer to refining dialogue or making minor adjustments, the involvement of Ryan Reynolds is particularly noteworthy. The actor was deeply involved in writing the scripts for his own Deadpool franchise, making it highly unlikely that he would participate in a massive Avengers project unless his character is set to appear. For Hugh Jackman, who has played Wolverine for 26 years, this marks his debut as a screenwriter, though his contribution is likely tied to adapting dialogue for his own character.

Who Else Is Involved?

The list of contributors also includes Destin Daniel Cretton, director of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Since Shang-Chi is already confirmed for the Avengers: Doomsday cast, it is logical that the director’s involvement relates to developing that character’s arc. The list also features Eric Pearson, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Jeff Loveness, and Andrew Lanham, indicating that Marvel has assembled a broad team to unify the film's various narrative threads.

Furthermore, it has been revealed that another significant character will return. After a four-year hiatus, the Scarlet Witch will reappear on screen. Recent reports suggest the character was abducted by Doctor Doom at the end of VisionQuest, hinting that she may return as an antagonist, albeit under the control of different forces.

What This Means for Audiences

While official trailers have yet to confirm the appearance of Deadpool and Wolverine, the hints dropped by the actors in recent months, combined with their documented work on the script, leave little doubt that these two characters will be integrated into the main events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). For fans globally who anticipate Marvel films alongside international premieres, this news confirms the studio's plan to create a massive crossover that ties together various storylines accumulated over the years.