Ryan Reynolds Proposes R-Rated Star Wars Film to Disney

Ryan Reynolds recently disclosed that he pitched an R-rated Star Wars project to Disney, sparking curiosity about whether this bold idea will ever see the light of day. During a chat on The Box Office Podcast, the Deadpool star shed light on his vision for this unique take on the iconic franchise, though he remained tight-lipped on whether Disney has given it the green light or if it's slated to be a movie or a TV series.

"I pitched to Disney, I said, 'Why don’t we do an R-rated Star Wars property?'" Reynolds shared. He emphasized that his concept of an R-rated project isn't about being vulgar but rather using the rating as a "Trojan Horse for emotion." Reynolds believes studios should take more risks with emotional storytelling, and he sees potential in exploring a wide range of Star Wars characters for such a project.

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Reynolds has a proven track record with R-rated films, notably with his involvement in three of the top-five highest-grossing R-rated movies ever: Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine. The latter, which teamed him up with Hugh Jackman, holds the title of the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, raking in over $1.3 billion, according to Box Office Mojo.

While Reynolds muses about the potential success of an R-rated Star Wars project, he clarifies that he wouldn't want to star in it. "I’m not saying I would want to be in it; that would be a bad fit," he stated, expressing a preference for a behind-the-scenes role. He believes that intellectual properties like Star Wars thrive on scarcity and surprise, elements he feels could be leveraged in an R-rated project.

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On the Marvel front, Reynolds continues to push boundaries, reportedly advocating for a Deadpool and X-Men movie, despite not being keen on his character joining the Avengers. As for his Star Wars pitch, it might be some time before it materializes, if at all. For those eager to see how Disney plans to expand the Star Wars universe, Star Wars: Starfighter, a project helmed by Shawn Levy, who often collaborates with Reynolds, is on the horizon. While details are scarce, Barbie's Ryan Gosling is set to star.