Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Shawn Levy, who is at the helm of the upcoming Marvel film,Deadpool & Wolverine,once made a surprising confession. While the filmmaker has actively been working since the 90s, he has experienced a resurgence in recent years.
However, one film that remains particularly special to him is the 2011 sci-fi action filmReal Steelstarring Hugh Jackman. Levy has openly expressed his deep affection for the film, which he considers one of his best works to date, fueling excitement for a much-anticipated sequel.
Shawn Levy’s Heartfelt Confession RegardingReal Steel
Starring Hugh Jackman,Shawn Levy’s2011 filmReal Steelis set in a future where human boxers are replaced by robots. The story follows prize fighter Charlie Kenton as he joins forces with his estranged son Max to reclaim his former glory.
The film was a commercial and critical success, even earning an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 84th Academy Awards. And it gained renewed attention when it arrived on Netflix in 2020.
Soon after debuting on the streaming platform, the film climbed into the Top 10 most popular entertainment choices in America. Reflecting on the film’s success and the love it received from the audience, Levy said in a 2021 interview,
I’ve made movies that made more money, but I don’t know that we’ve made a movie that garnered more long-standing, consistent love.
He said upon learning about its ranking on the platform, he immediately reached out toHugh Jackmanand Steven Spielberg, who produced the film.“It was strange and thrilling,”he said before adding,“I sent two texts. One was to Hugh, the other was to [Steven] Spielberg.”
“Somehow we are trending on Netflix,”he further shared during a conversation withEntertainment Weekly. The sci-fi action film has continued to be a fan favorite on the platform,makingit to Netflix’s Global Top 10 recently.
Shawn Levy WantedDeadpool & WolverineStars For a PotentialReal SteelSequel
Fans have long been demanding a sequel to the beloved action film and Shwan Levy has contemplated working on a follow-up film. In a previous interview with ComicBook, he shared that he and the movie’s star Hugh Jackman had been discussing a potential sequel.
“Hugh and I definitely are feeling, we’ve never stopped feeling the love for Real Steel,”he said while stating that the enthusiasm for the film seems to be growing.
During the interview, he also shared that he would never rule it out while suggesting that he was eager to work with Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds either in aReal Steelsequel, or another project.
While the duo is set to star in Levy’s upcoming filmDeadpool & Wolverine, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to see them sharing the screen in a potential sequel toReal Steelin another collaboration with the filmmaker.
Additionally, Levy has also discussed a detailed background and lore that he created for the 2011 film, including the design and evolution of the robots and their history.
“We created an entire history of robot boxing, of the G1s, of the sparring ‘bots, how they evolve,”he shared during his conversation with Entertainment Weekly, stating that it might be helpful if they ever decide to make a sequel.
Real Steelis available to stream on Prime Video.
Deadpool & Wolverineis set to release on August 13, 2025.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3449
Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
