Entertainment Movies Action Movies Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Are ‘Electric’, Says Deadpool 3 Director Shawn Levy (Exclusive) The 'Deadpool & Wolverine' director told PEOPLE it was a "thrill" working with the duo on the upcoming sequel By Scott Huver Scott Huver Scott Huver is a freelance writer-reporter at PEOPLE. He has been writing about entertainment, celebrity, pop culture, crime, fashion and the Los Angeles area for over 20 years. People Editorial Guidelines and Escher Walcott Escher Walcott Escher Walcott is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE, covering stories in Entertainment, Style, Human Interest.She joins having written for several popular news publications, including Glamour, Refinery29, NYLON and Evening Standard, discussing the latest fashion trends, pop culture news, and pressing social matters. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 12, 2024 07:31AM EST Close Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds at 'The Adam Project' world premiere. Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are a match made in Marvel movie heaven! On Sunday, Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy, 55, told PEOPLE that the actors are “electric” together onscreen as he teased what fans can expect from the upcoming sequel at the 76th annual DGA Awards in Los Angeles. “I knew they were professionals. I knew they were the loveliest of gentlemen, but when you see them as Deadpool and Wolverine, something electric happens," said Levy of Reynolds and Jackman, who star opposite one another in the highly anticipated film. “And you're in the presence of icons and even as their good buddy, that gave me a thrill many a day,” he continued, adding of the trio's friendship, “Hugh, Ryan and I are very good friends in real life. We spend a lot of time together in real life.” Shawn Levy at the 76th annual DGA Awards in Beverly Hills. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Hugh Jackman Suits Up as Wolverine to Fight Ryan Reynolds on the Set of Deadpool 3 Reynolds, 47, and Jackman, 55, return as superheroes Deadpool and Wolverine respectively in the third Deadpool movie, which is released in theaters on July 26, 2024. The movie marks the series' first entry within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following Disney's purchase of the rights of the characters from 20th Century Fox. Levy, who previously directed PG films Big Fat Liar and Cheaper by the Dozen, added that it was a “fun” experience putting together an R-rated project like Deadpool & Wolverine. Shawn Levy on His Bromance with Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds: 'Men Don't Make a Lot of Friends' (Exclusive) “It has corrupted my soul in ways that might be irrevocable,” he joked. “I often joke to Ryan that I was a nice Canadian boy who didn't work blue … now I'm riffing R-rated content alongside the best in the business. So it's a fun one for sure.” During Super Bowl Sunday, the teaser trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine was released, promising an entertaining and action-packed ride with Reynolds and Jackman as they step back into their iconic superhero characters. "Welcome to the mercury in retrograde of Marvel Phases. #DeadpoolWolverine," Reynolds wrote on Instagram as he posted the trailer. Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds filming 'Deadpool & Wolverine' in England last month. Bav Media / SplashNews Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Welcome to Wrexham star previously marked the end of filming for the sequel on Jan. 24 in an Instagram post, writing, "The suit hides blood. Also sweat… But today, with Deadpool wrapping, it’s mostly tears. A giant and forever thanks to the cast and crew of our film who battled wind, rain, strikes and @thehughjackman… all under the stalwart leadership of @slevydirect." "I got to make a movie with my closest pals and that doesn’t happen very often," he added.