Ryan Reynolds Pitched R-Rated Star Wars Movie to Disney

Ryan Reynolds, known for his role as Deadpool, has made a surprising pitch to Disney. He wants to create an R-rated Star Wars movie. The idea might sound unusual, but Reynolds thinks it could work really well.

He shared the news during an interview on The Box Office Podcast with Scott Mendelson. Reynolds explained that the film wouldn’t be R-rated just to be violent or vulgar. Instead, he believes it could be a powerful way to tell deeper, more emotional stories in the Star Wars universe.

“I pitched to Disney,” Reynolds said. “I said, ‘Why don’t we do an R-rated Star Wars property? It doesn’t have to be overt, A+ characters, there’s a wide range of characters you could use.’”

He made it clear that the rating wasn’t just about adult content. “And I don’t mean R-rated to be vulgar,” he continued. “R-rated as a Trojan Horse for emotion. I always wonder why studios don’t want to just gamble on something like that.”

Reynolds is known for pushing creative limits, especially after making Deadpool a big success despite its R rating. That movie proved that audiences are open to more mature superhero stories, if they’re done well.

Now, he’s hoping the same idea can apply to Star Wars. He suggests that the galaxy far, far away has a lot of unexplored corners and characters that could support a deeper, darker story. These characters don’t have to be the big names like Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader. They could be new or lesser-known, allowing for fresh stories with a unique tone.

Disney and Lucasfilm are currently planning more Star Wars movies. One of the big upcoming titles is The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is expected to hit theaters next year. While most Star Wars films have stayed family-friendly, Reynolds’ pitch could open the door to new kinds of stories.

So far, Disney hasn’t said anything publicly about the pitch. But with more studios experimenting with mature content, and fans showing they’re ready for different kinds of storytelling, who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll see an R-rated Star Wars movie led by Ryan Reynolds himself.

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