It's hard to argue with this rationale. <p><strong>The Background</strong>: Erik Swann is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He began working with the publication in 2020 when he was hired as Weekend Editor. Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend. On weekdays, he also writes TV and movie-related news and helps out with editing and social media as needed. He graduated from the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After shifting into multi-platform journalism, he started working as a freelance writer and editor before joining CB. During his time with the site, he's been able to cover some excellent TV shows and films and interview some wonderful stars.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>What He's Into</strong>: Erik is a superhero fan, and his love for comic books began after he first watched Batman: The Animated Series as a child. He also enjoys comedies, action/adventure flicks, dramas and science fiction. He has a love for sports as well, particularly professional basketball. Though he's a Maryland/Washington D.C. native, he roots for the Boston Celtics. Some of his all-time favorite TV shows are BTAS, Breaking Bad, Sanford and Son, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Better Call Saul and Atlanta. And when it comes to movies, Beverly Hills Cop, A Raisin in the Sun, Toy Story, Iron Man, Star Wars, and Wall Street are among his favorites. He also enjoys a good pizza (preferably with pepperoni and mushrooms) while he's watching entertaining films and TV series.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>What He's Excited About Right Now</strong>: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Reservation Dogs Season 3, Ahsoka, Loki Season 2, Invincible Season 2, Next Goal Wins and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.</p>

The galaxy far, far away is coming back to the big screen.

What are they cooking up?

Shawn Levy is celebrating Real Steel on the film's anniversary.

Hugh Jackman shared a photo of himself sipping martinis with Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy, and of course, Reynolds left a hilarious comment.

Deadpool 3's Shawn Levy warmly paid tribute to acclaimed Moonstruck helmer Norman Jewison after his death.

Shawn Levy speaks about hanging out with Taylor Swift and being directed by her amidst Deadpool 3 rumors.

Stranger Things' Shawn Levy is reportedly in talks to direct a Star Wars film after he finishes directing Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool 3.

In the midst of Shawn Levy working with Ryan Reynolds to put together Deadpool 3, it’s been revealed what big franchise the director will join afterwards.

How did Free Guy get to use a lightsaber and Captain America's shield? Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy explain how they got permission... sort of.

Marvel is talking with Free Guy director Shawn Levy to helm Deadpool 3 and officially bring the Merc with a Mouth to the MCU.

Shawn Mendes as Camila Cabello's prince seems like it would have been a no-brainer...

The long-awaited Ryan Reynolds action-comedy is finally here.

Thanks to Netflix, the hope for Real Steel 2 is very much alive.

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Shawn Levy is having quite the run over at Netflix. Not only is Stranger Things still an absolute juggernaut, but he’s also an executive producer on the streamer’s Unsolved Mysteries reboot and just had loads of viewers fall for the adaptation of I Am Not Okay with This. Of course that series did wind up in an unfortunate situation due to the pandemic, but Levy continues to forge forward with yet another series that will no doubt brighten your day, Dash & Lily. Based on Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn, …

When's the last time a robot made you cry?

From director Shawn Levy, the action adventure comedy Free Guy (scheduled to open in theaters on December 11th) follows a bank teller named Guy (Ryan Reynolds) who discovers that he’s actually a background player in an open-world video game. When he crosses paths with a woman named as Molotov Girl within the game and Milly (Jodie Comer) in the real world, Guy decides that he doesn’t want to just be the good guy who saves the world but instead wants to be the great guy who rewrites the world his way. During a virtual press conference to …

Ahead of its September 4 premiere, The Boys Season 2 has revealed a very fun addition to its cast: X-Men and X2 alum Shawn Ashmore. To be fair, they knew about this casting decision way before we did. But hey, let us live! This is exciting news no matter which way you slice it with your laser vision. Thankfully, we know a lot more about Ashmore's role in The Boys, in addition to the news he'll be popping up in Season 2. Per a press release, Ashmore will be playing Lamplighter. Lamplighter is described as "a former …

Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy are back in business with Netflix, which has picked up their untitled time travel movie from Paramount. Originally titled Our Name Is Adam, the project was initially developed as a starring vehicle for Tom Cruise. Instead, it will be Reynolds playing a man who must travel back in time to get help from his 13-year-old self. Together, they encounter their late father, who is now the same age as Reynolds' character. Skydance has been leading development on the project rather than Paramount, and production is now being eyed to start in November in …