The line spanned several blocks of College Street, as fans of all ages—some in Wolverine or Deadpool costume—waited to see actor Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy at Woolsey Hall in a conversation hosted by Yale Schwarzman Center and moderated by film critic Kevin McCarthy. The duo, who began a creative partnership in 2019, have produced three films which have not only grossed $1.6 billion worldwide but have also resonated deeply with audiences, blending humor, heart, and relatable experiences.
The duo walked onstage to thunderous applause—Reynolds, dripping in charisma, deadpan humor and impish mischief, and Levy, who remarked that being back in New Haven was like coming home (he graduated from Yale in 1989). For the next two hours, they pulled back the curtain on their creative partnership, showcasing the relentless drive, emotional storytelling and adaptability that have defined their acclaimed body of work. The discussion was punctuated by video clips from The Adam Project, Deadpool vs Wolverine and Free Guy.
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