Ryan Reynolds, known for his role as Deadpool, recently shared on The Box Office Podcast that he pitched an R-rated Star Wars project to Disney. While it remains uncertain whether Disney has accepted his pitch or if the project would be a movie or TV show, Reynolds outlined his vision for this unique endeavor.
“I pitched to Disney, I said, ‘Why don’t we do an R-rated Star Wars property?’” Reynolds explained. He emphasized that an R-rating could serve as a "Trojan Horse for emotion," rather than just being vulgar. He believes that using lesser-known characters could bring a fresh perspective to the franchise, and he questions why studios shy away from such bold moves.
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Reynolds has a proven track record with R-rated films, having been involved in three of the top-five highest-grossing R-rated movies: Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine. The latter, released last year and starring both Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, holds the title of the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, raking in over $1.3 billion (according to Box Office Mojo).
Despite his interest in an R-rated Star Wars project, Reynolds clarified that he wouldn't want to star in it, citing it as a "bad fit." Instead, he expressed a desire to contribute behind the scenes as a producer and writer. He believes that intellectual properties like Star Wars thrive on scarcity and surprise, even though the extensive content on Disney+ might dilute the former.
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While Reynolds continues to explore possibilities with Marvel, including reportedly pushing for a Deadpool and X-Men movie, the realization of his Star Wars project seems distant. For those eager to learn more about the future of the Star Wars universe, details about Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy, a frequent collaborator of Reynolds, are emerging. Although specifics are scarce, it's confirmed that Barbie’s Ryan Gosling will star in the film.
