# Marvel Director Nearly Made Young Sheldon Pilot

> Shawn Levy could have directed Young Sheldon if Jon Favreau wasn't available.
- Title: Marvel Director Nearly Made Young Sheldon Pilot · SlashFilm
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: jon favreau, shawn levy, young sheldon, cbs, the big bang theory, marvel cinematic universe, stranger things, deadpool and wolverine, entertainment, culture, Marvel, Director
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2281234/marvel-director-shawn-levy-nearly-made-young-sheldon-pilot
- Author: Ryan Scott
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jon favreau, shawn levy, young sheldon, cbs, the big bang theory, marvel cinematic universe, stranger things, deadpool and wolverine, entertainment, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Shawn Levy was ready to direct Young Sheldon's pilot after Jon Favreau's busy schedule.