News Analysis India

Tag: Ryan Reynolds

  • Disney-Fox merger messed up plans of a ‘Deadpool’ Christmas movie, Ryan Reynolds reveals

    By ANI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds made a major revelation recently in relation to the ‘Deadpool’ franchise which has left fans gravely disappointed.

    Known for playing the titular character in the franchise, Reynolds revealed in an interview that he was involved with writing a script for a Christmas-themed film in the franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

    He was in talks with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the co-writers of the inaugural film of the franchise as well as its 2018 sequel.

    While the screenplay was completed, the proposed film never took to the production floors.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds said that the film ‘got lost’ during the merger of Fox with Disney and ‘never got made’.

    Reynolds portrayed Deadpool in a Christmas-themed fashion earlier.

    ALSO READ | Actor Ryan Reynolds to receive Icon Award at 2022 People’s Choice Awards

    Fall 2018 saw the release of ‘Once Upon A Deadpool’ which got a limited theatrical rollout during the holiday season. It was a PG-13 version of ‘Deadpool 2’ which was ‘holiday-centric’, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    Reynolds has been working on the third instalment in the franchise for a while now. With the release of the third film, the character of Deadpool would mark its entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially.

    Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview that the third instalment would be a chance to expand on the franchise’s two previous films.

    ALSO READ | Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell’s musical drama ‘Spirited’ release date out

    Reynolds would be seen in another Christmas project, titled ‘Spirited’.

    Co-starring ‘Saturday Night Live’ actor Will Ferrell, the movie shall be released on Apple TV+ on November 18.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds made a major revelation recently in relation to the ‘Deadpool’ franchise which has left fans gravely disappointed.

    Known for playing the titular character in the franchise, Reynolds revealed in an interview that he was involved with writing a script for a Christmas-themed film in the franchise, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

    He was in talks with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the co-writers of the inaugural film of the franchise as well as its 2018 sequel.

    While the screenplay was completed, the proposed film never took to the production floors.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds said that the film ‘got lost’ during the merger of Fox with Disney and ‘never got made’.

    Reynolds portrayed Deadpool in a Christmas-themed fashion earlier.

    ALSO READ | Actor Ryan Reynolds to receive Icon Award at 2022 People’s Choice Awards

    Fall 2018 saw the release of ‘Once Upon A Deadpool’ which got a limited theatrical rollout during the holiday season. It was a PG-13 version of ‘Deadpool 2’ which was ‘holiday-centric’, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    Reynolds has been working on the third instalment in the franchise for a while now. With the release of the third film, the character of Deadpool would mark its entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially.

    Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview that the third instalment would be a chance to expand on the franchise’s two previous films.

    ALSO READ | Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell’s musical drama ‘Spirited’ release date out

    Reynolds would be seen in another Christmas project, titled ‘Spirited’.

    Co-starring ‘Saturday Night Live’ actor Will Ferrell, the movie shall be released on Apple TV+ on November 18.

  • Actor Ryan Reynolds to receive Icon Award at 2022 People’s Choice Awards

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds will be honoured with the People’s Icon award at the 2022 edition of the People’s Choice Awards.

    The 46-year-old actor will receive the honour for his contributions to film and television during a ceremony, to be held on December 6 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, NBCUniversal said.

    “In any endeavour – whether it’s acting, producing, marketing or business – Ryan Reynolds has the unique ability to create joy and authentically connect with his audience.

    “He’s received many accolades over the years, but it’s these innate qualities that makes him so beloved. We cannot wait to present Ryan with ‘The People’s Icon’ award at this year’s show,” said Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Live Events at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

    At the 2022 “People’s Choice Awards”, Reynolds is also nominated in the “Male Movie Star” and “Comedy Movie Star” categories for his performance in his newest film “The Adam Project”.

    He will be next seen in “Spirited”, alongside Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer. The movie will premiere on Apple TV+ on November 18.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds will be honoured with the People’s Icon award at the 2022 edition of the People’s Choice Awards.

    The 46-year-old actor will receive the honour for his contributions to film and television during a ceremony, to be held on December 6 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, NBCUniversal said.

    “In any endeavour – whether it’s acting, producing, marketing or business – Ryan Reynolds has the unique ability to create joy and authentically connect with his audience.

    “He’s received many accolades over the years, but it’s these innate qualities that makes him so beloved. We cannot wait to present Ryan with ‘The People’s Icon’ award at this year’s show,” said Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Live Events at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.

    At the 2022 “People’s Choice Awards”, Reynolds is also nominated in the “Male Movie Star” and “Comedy Movie Star” categories for his performance in his newest film “The Adam Project”.

    He will be next seen in “Spirited”, alongside Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer. The movie will premiere on Apple TV+ on November 18.

  • Deadpool 3 to have an “angrier” version of Wolverine: Hugh Jackman confirms

    By Express News Service

    We had previously reported that Hugh Jackman will once again be donning the role of Wolverine in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds-starrer Deadpool 3.

    In a recent interaction, The Greatest Showman actor confirmed that Wolverine will be “angrier, grumpy” in the upcoming film. 

    Speaking to Associated Press about playing Wolverine once again after 2017’s Logan, Jackman said, “It’s a lot of fun. It’s been five years and I really never thought I’d come back. And I’m really, really excited to come back.

    I can tell you I’m going to have the time of my life. I can tell you I’ve started back at the gym, and I’m eating a lot, and I feel bad for the cast of The Music Man with the amount of protein shakes I’m having. I do know a little bit about the script, but I’m not going to tell you.”

    When asked about how different Wolverine would be in the new film, the actor said, “There’s no choice. He’s definitely angrier, grumpy, and he’s gonna take a lot of free shots at Ryan Reynolds, let me tell you. Physically, that is.”

    Shawn Levy, who had previously worked with Reynolds on Free Guy and The Adam Project, is directing Deadpool 3 with Reese and Wernick returning to write the screenplay. 

    Deadpool would apparently be integrated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) under Disney and the upcoming film will most likely be MCU’s first R Rated film.

    The film will release on November 8, 2024, making it the first film of the MCU’s Phase Six slate.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    We had previously reported that Hugh Jackman will once again be donning the role of Wolverine in the upcoming Ryan Reynolds-starrer Deadpool 3.

    In a recent interaction, The Greatest Showman actor confirmed that Wolverine will be “angrier, grumpy” in the upcoming film. 

    Speaking to Associated Press about playing Wolverine once again after 2017’s Logan, Jackman said, “It’s a lot of fun. It’s been five years and I really never thought I’d come back. And I’m really, really excited to come back.

    I can tell you I’m going to have the time of my life. I can tell you I’ve started back at the gym, and I’m eating a lot, and I feel bad for the cast of The Music Man with the amount of protein shakes I’m having. I do know a little bit about the script, but I’m not going to tell you.”

    When asked about how different Wolverine would be in the new film, the actor said, “There’s no choice. He’s definitely angrier, grumpy, and he’s gonna take a lot of free shots at Ryan Reynolds, let me tell you. Physically, that is.”

    Shawn Levy, who had previously worked with Reynolds on Free Guy and The Adam Project, is directing Deadpool 3 with Reese and Wernick returning to write the screenplay. 

    Deadpool would apparently be integrated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) under Disney and the upcoming film will most likely be MCU’s first R Rated film.

    The film will release on November 8, 2024, making it the first film of the MCU’s Phase Six slate.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine for ‘Deadpool 3’  

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds on Wednesday announced Hollywood star Hugh Jackman’s return as fan-favourite Wolverine in the third film in the franchise.

    In a video uploaded on his social media platforms, Reynolds revealed that the “Deadpool 3” will hit the theatres in 2024.

    “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next ‘Deadpool’ film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in the video referring to the Disney D23 Expo that happened earlier this month.

    “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, find new depth, motivation, meaning. Every ‘Deadpool’ needs to stand out and stand apart,” he adds.

    Reynolds says they “did have one idea” to make the film different from the previous two parts as he asks Jackman, who is walking in the background, “Hey, Hugh, you want to play Wolverine one more time? Yeah, sure, Ryan,” Jackman replies.

    The video ends with Deadpool logo getting sliced up by Wolverine’s claws.

    “Deadpool 3” will be directed by Shawn Levy, who recently collaborated with Reynolds on ‘Free Guy’ and ‘The Adam Project’.

    This film marks the anti-hero’s entry in Marvel Cinematic Universe, result of 20th Century Fox’s merger with Disney.

    Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers of the first two ‘Deadpool’ films, have also penned the third installment.

    Jackman, who played Wolverine on screen for 17 years, bid adieu to the character with the 2016 movie ‘Logan’, directed by James Mangold. Wolverine dies at the end of the film.

    LOS ANGELES: “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds on Wednesday announced Hollywood star Hugh Jackman’s return as fan-favourite Wolverine in the third film in the franchise.

    In a video uploaded on his social media platforms, Reynolds revealed that the “Deadpool 3” will hit the theatres in 2024.

    “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next ‘Deadpool’ film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in the video referring to the Disney D23 Expo that happened earlier this month.

    “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, find new depth, motivation, meaning. Every ‘Deadpool’ needs to stand out and stand apart,” he adds.

    Reynolds says they “did have one idea” to make the film different from the previous two parts as he asks Jackman, who is walking in the background, “Hey, Hugh, you want to play Wolverine one more time? Yeah, sure, Ryan,” Jackman replies.

    The video ends with Deadpool logo getting sliced up by Wolverine’s claws.

    “Deadpool 3” will be directed by Shawn Levy, who recently collaborated with Reynolds on ‘Free Guy’ and ‘The Adam Project’.

    This film marks the anti-hero’s entry in Marvel Cinematic Universe, result of 20th Century Fox’s merger with Disney.

    Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers of the first two ‘Deadpool’ films, have also penned the third installment.

    Jackman, who played Wolverine on screen for 17 years, bid adieu to the character with the 2016 movie ‘Logan’, directed by James Mangold. Wolverine dies at the end of the film.

  • Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell’s musical drama ‘Spirited’ release date out

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Makers of the upcoming musical drama film ‘Spirited’ announced the release date of the film on Friday.

    Taking to Twitter, Ryan Reynolds shared new posters of the film, which he captioned, “For some reason, these are called iPosters. Spirited on @AppleTV November 18.”

    Helmed by Sean Anders, the film is all set to hit the theatres on November 11 and will premiere on the OTT platform Apple Tv+ on November 18.

    The musical drama film stars Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell in the lead roles, and is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol.’

    For some reason, these are called iPosters. Spirited on @AppleTV November 18. pic.twitter.com/1GLMK9YiVX

    — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 23, 2022

    According to a reporter from The Hollywood, Apple Original Films announced its release plans for the high-profile movie on Friday. It’s not yet clear how many cinemas Spirited will play in since many exhibitors aren’t keen to carry a film that’s hitting the home so quickly now that the box office is recovering from the pandemic.

    The film will be facing a big clash with Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ on November 11. Meanwhile, the ‘Deadpool’ actor is currently expecting his fourth child with actor Blake Lively.

    The duo are already proud parents of three daughters and are all set to embrace parenthood for the fourth time.

    Blake and Ryan’s eldest daughter James was born in 2014. In 2016, the two welcomed their second daughter Inez, and Betty in 2019.

    WASHINGTON: Makers of the upcoming musical drama film ‘Spirited’ announced the release date of the film on Friday.

    Taking to Twitter, Ryan Reynolds shared new posters of the film, which he captioned, “For some reason, these are called iPosters. Spirited on @AppleTV November 18.”

    Helmed by Sean Anders, the film is all set to hit the theatres on November 11 and will premiere on the OTT platform Apple Tv+ on November 18.

    The musical drama film stars Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell in the lead roles, and is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol.’

    For some reason, these are called iPosters. Spirited on @AppleTV November 18. pic.twitter.com/1GLMK9YiVX

    — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 23, 2022

    According to a reporter from The Hollywood, Apple Original Films announced its release plans for the high-profile movie on Friday. It’s not yet clear how many cinemas Spirited will play in since many exhibitors aren’t keen to carry a film that’s hitting the home so quickly now that the box office is recovering from the pandemic.

    The film will be facing a big clash with Marvel’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ on November 11. Meanwhile, the ‘Deadpool’ actor is currently expecting his fourth child with actor Blake Lively.

    The duo are already proud parents of three daughters and are all set to embrace parenthood for the fourth time.

    Blake and Ryan’s eldest daughter James was born in 2014. In 2016, the two welcomed their second daughter Inez, and Betty in 2019.

  • Release date announced for Ryan Reynolds-Will Ferrell musical ‘Spirited’

    By Express News Service

    Apple TV+ has announced a release date for the upcoming film titled Spirited, starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, and Octavia Spencer. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 11 before getting a worldwide release through the streaming platform on November 18.

    The film will clash with big theatrical releases like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans. The musical will be a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel A Christmas Carol. Reynolds plays Ebeneezer Scrooge while Ferrell plays the Ghost of Christmas present.

    Sean Anders, known for directing films like Daddy’s Home and Instant Family, is helming the project. The adaptation will be based on a screenplay written by John Morris along with the director. The cast list also includes Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock in supporting roles. Reynolds and Ferrell are producing the film with director Anders, and writer Morris, along with George Dewey, Jessica Elbaum, and David Kopla.

    Apple TV+ has announced a release date for the upcoming film titled Spirited, starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, and Octavia Spencer. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 11 before getting a worldwide release through the streaming platform on November 18.

    The film will clash with big theatrical releases like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans. The musical will be a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel A Christmas Carol. Reynolds plays Ebeneezer Scrooge while Ferrell plays the Ghost of Christmas present.

    Sean Anders, known for directing films like Daddy’s Home and Instant Family, is helming the project. The adaptation will be based on a screenplay written by John Morris along with the director. The cast list also includes Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren Woods, Joe Tippett, Marlow Barkley, and Jen Tullock in supporting roles. Reynolds and Ferrell are producing the film with director Anders, and writer Morris, along with George Dewey, Jessica Elbaum, and David Kopla.

  • Celebrity couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds expecting fourth child

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Blake Lively has confirmed she is expecting her fourth child with actor-husband Ryan Reynolds.

    In an Instagram post, the 35-year-old actor also blasted the paparazzi for queuing up outside her home to get pictures of her.

    “Here are photos of me pregnant in real life so the 11 guys waiting outside my home for a sighting will leave me alone. You freak me and my kids out,” Lively wrote along with photos of her with her friends and family, where she is showing her baby bump.

    The photos included one with her friend Taylor Swift and in another, she is embracing her older sister, Robyn Lively.

    Lively thanked the people who abide by the “No Kids Policy” of celebrities, which urges media outlets to stop buying photos from paparazzi of stars’ kids.

    “Thanks to everyone else for all the love and respect and for continuing to unfollow accounts and publications who share photos of children. You have all the power against them. And thank you to the media who have a ‘No Kids Policy. You all make all the difference. Much love!” she concluded.

    Lively revealed her pregnancy on Thursday after she appeared at the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit on Thursday. The actor posed for the shutterbugs in a sequined long-sleeved mini dress flaunting her baby bump.

    Lively and Reynolds, 45, are already parents to daughters James, seven, Inez, five, and Betty, two. They have been together since 2010 when they met and starred together in the Warner Bros/DC superhero film “Green Lantern”. The couple tied the knot in 2012.

    While Lively was last seen in the 2020 film “The Rhythm Section”, Reynolds recently starred in “The Adam Project”, the 2022 Netflix movie.

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Blake Lively has confirmed she is expecting her fourth child with actor-husband Ryan Reynolds.

    In an Instagram post, the 35-year-old actor also blasted the paparazzi for queuing up outside her home to get pictures of her.

    “Here are photos of me pregnant in real life so the 11 guys waiting outside my home for a sighting will leave me alone. You freak me and my kids out,” Lively wrote along with photos of her with her friends and family, where she is showing her baby bump.

    The photos included one with her friend Taylor Swift and in another, she is embracing her older sister, Robyn Lively.

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Blake Lively (@blakelively)

    Lively thanked the people who abide by the “No Kids Policy” of celebrities, which urges media outlets to stop buying photos from paparazzi of stars’ kids.

    “Thanks to everyone else for all the love and respect and for continuing to unfollow accounts and publications who share photos of children. You have all the power against them. And thank you to the media who have a ‘No Kids Policy. You all make all the difference. Much love!” she concluded.

    Lively revealed her pregnancy on Thursday after she appeared at the 10th Annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit on Thursday. The actor posed for the shutterbugs in a sequined long-sleeved mini dress flaunting her baby bump.

    Lively and Reynolds, 45, are already parents to daughters James, seven, Inez, five, and Betty, two. They have been together since 2010 when they met and starred together in the Warner Bros/DC superhero film “Green Lantern”. The couple tied the knot in 2012.

    While Lively was last seen in the 2020 film “The Rhythm Section”, Reynolds recently starred in “The Adam Project”, the 2022 Netflix movie.

  • Ryan Reynolds named recipient of American Cinematheque Award

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds will receive the American Cinematheque (AC) Award this year.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, the multi-hyphenate personality will be honoured with a career retrospective as the 36th recipient of the award at the event to be held at the organisation’s gala dinner at Beverly Hilton on November 17.

    Reynolds joins an eminent list of previous honourees such as Robert Downey Jr, Ben Stiller, Jerry Bruckheimer, Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Ridley Scott, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Charlize Theron, Spike Lee and Scarlett Johannsson.

    Praising the Canadian actor-producer, AC Board Chair Rick Nicita said Reynolds is a Renaissance Man 2.0 for our times.

    “He is an actor, a business entrepreneur, a writer, a comedian, a producer and a creative innovator on screen and off. Most important to us, he is a true modern movie star. He has reached the heights of stardom in movies shown on all platforms, in all genres ranging from comedies to dramas to action films or combinations of all three,” Nicita added.

    Reynolds’ latest release was director Shawn Levy’s sci-fi adventure film “The Adam Project” for Netflix. He will reunite with Levy for the third film in the “Deadpool” franchise. He also delivered a box office hit with the director on their collaboration on “Free Guy” last year.

    The actor next stars in the Christmas-themed musical film “Spirited”. The American Cinematheque gala serves as the annual fundraiser for the nonprofit that programs year-round at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

  • Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy to team for ‘Deadpool 3’ 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES; Filmmaker Shawn Levy has been roped in to direct the third movie in the Ryan Reynolds-led “Deadpool” franchise.

    Reynolds, who has been attached with the role since 2016, took to Twitter to announce his third collaboration with Levy post “Free Guy” and the recently-released sci-fi adventure movie “The Adam Project” on Netflix.

    “The third film in my Shawn Levy trilogy will be a tad more stabby,” the actor wrote alongside an image featuring his characters in ‘Deadpool,’ ‘The Adam Project’ and ‘Free Guy’.

    The third film in my Shawn Levy trilogy will be a tad more stabby. pic.twitter.com/ofBrFyaRsv
    — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 11, 2022
    The first “Deadpool”, directed by Tim Miller, came out in 2016 and minted USD 783.1 million worldwide.

    The David Leitch-directed follow up, which released in 2018, was also a huge commercial success with earnings of USD 785.8 million globally.

    This will be the first “Deadpool” film following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, which released the previous two installments.

    No release date has been finalised for “Deadpool 3”.

  • Dungeons & Dragons TV series gets director  

    By Express News Service

    Director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who directed the recently released Netflix film Red Notice, starring Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, and Gal Gadot, will helm the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons television series.

    Thurber will also develop the pilot script and executive produce the series, which is based on the wildly popular fantasy role-playing game franchise. The Dungeons & Dragons television series has been in development for some time now with writer Derek Kolstad (writer known for the John Wick franchise) writing and developing the series.

    Meanwhile, a Dungeons & Dragons live-action film directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley wrapped production in August last year. First published in 1974 by game designers Ernest Gary Gygax and David Arneson, Dungeons & Dragons has grown to arguably be one of the largest role-playing franchises in the world.