Shawn Levy in the Mix to Direct Next 'Avengers' Movie | THR News Video

Marvel is eyeing Shawn Levy to direct the next 'Avengers' film.

The director is currently busy putting the final touches on Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' but he may also be the studio's choice to direct the next 'Avengers.'

The development is characterized as very early.

Sources say Marvel and Levy are talking about the project and that the studio gave the latest script to the filmmaker late last week.

But sources also say that other filmmakers are in the mix for the high-profile gig.