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Marvel Director Nearly Made Young Sheldon Pilot
Shawn Levy could have directed Young Sheldon if Jon Favreau wasn't available.
In brief
Shawn Levy could have directed Young Sheldon if Jon Favreau wasn't available. Shawn Levy was ready to direct Young Sheldon's pilot after Jon Favreau's busy schedule. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Jon Favreau's Pilot Role
Jon Favreau was first choice to direct Young Sheldon's pilot after Chuck Lorre's recommendation.
“I had a friendship with Jon Favreau, so when we were floating around who would be a great fit, I told Chuck I kind of know him”
2016 Jungle Book Connection
Chuck Lorre loved Favreau's 2016 Jungle Book and asked him to direct Young Sheldon.
“Chuck had just seen 'The Jungle Book' that Jon directed, and he loved it”
Favreau's Busy Schedule
Favreau was busy with The Lion King remake but still directed Young Sheldon's pilot.
“At the time, Favreau was also working on 2019's The Lion King”
Shawn Levy Backup Plan
Shawn Levy, director of Stranger Things, was ready to direct Young Sheldon if Favreau couldn't.
“So we went out to some great directors. We had a really good phone call with Shawn Levy”
Levy's MCU Success
Levy directed Deadpool and Wolverine, proving his skills in Marvel's universe.
“Deadpool & Wolverine became the biggest X-Men movie ever at the box office”
The short version
Shawn Levy was ready to direct Young Sheldon's pilot after Jon Favreau's busy schedule.
