Disney Secures Shawn Levy in Overall Deal After Netflix Tenure
Disney has landed Shawn Levy in an overall deal after nearly a decade at Netflix. The powerhouse filmmaker will develop and produce projects under the Disney banner starting October 2027 with his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment.
Levy's relationship with Disney is not new; he co-wrote, directed, and produced the 2024 Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and has a string of early successes under his belt. His next two Disney projects are already set: directing Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' and Marvel's 'Ghost Rider', both starring Ryan Gosling.
'Years before I directed movies, I started my career directing and producing television episodes for Disney Channel,' Levy said in a statement. 'I've always felt a kindred spirit in Disney and their storytelling ethos.'