"Ryan Reynolds Expresses Viewpoint That Star Wars Franchise May Be Suitable for R-Rating"
Star Wars: Ryan Reynolds Suggests R-Rated Project
Actor Ryan Reynolds has broached the idea of an R-rated Star Wars project during an episode of The Box Office Podcast. According to Reynolds, he advocated for such a venture in a conversation with Disney, proposing "an R-rated Star Wars property."
Notably, Reynolds did not intend for the project to be vulgar or explicit, but rather to leverage the R-rating to delve deeper into emotional aspects of the Star Wars universe. In discussing his pitch, he questioned why there hadn't been more attempts to gamble on such a project.
Although Reynolds has expressed interest in contributing to the project behind the scenes, such as producing or writing, he does not see himself as a suitable lead for the franchise.
The suggestion raises questions about the franchise's future direction. Historically, Star Wars has catered to a family-friendly audience, with its first PG-13 film being Revenge of the Sith in 2005. Violence and sexual themes have been largely censored, but more recently, mature content has begun to emerge with productions like Andor and The Acolyte.
Should an R-rated Star Wars project materialize, it could represent a diversification of content for the franchise, providing a more mature take on the universe and potentially expanding its fanbase. However, the success of such a project would hinge on the balance between maintaining the franchise's core values and exploring more adult themes.
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
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