Star Wars could stand a more adult-oriented rating, according to Ryan Reynolds' perspective.
Star Wars: Time for a Daring Shift?
In the wake of Andor, the call for a more daring or thematically progressive Star Wars is resonating loud and clear. And it seems that one bold move to spice things up could be an R-rated spin-off – a suggestion made by none other than Ryan Reynolds.
During a chat on the Box Office podcast, Reynolds, the iconic protagonist of Marvel’s Deadpool franchise, openly expressed enthusiasm for an R-rated Star Wars property. He elaborated that this wasn’t so much a concrete proposal, but rather a spark of inspiration to explore new avenues for compelling storytelling – without necessarily relying on gratuitous violence. As Reynolds puts it, an R-rating could act as a 'Trojan horse,' concealing narratives driven by raw emotion[1].
Although Reynolds admits he may not be the ideal candidate to star in such a series, he expressed interest in potentially producing or writing it[3]. It's worth noting that Star Wars has maintained a family-friendly image since its inception, with its first PG-13 film, Revenge of the Sith, debuting back in 2005. However, recent ventures like Andor and The Acolyte have begun to tiptoe into more explicit territories[5].
The question now lingers: Is Disney open to diving deeper into the adult realms of Star Wars and, more importantly, how would that be received by fans? Whatever the ultimate form of an R-rated project may take, it's bound to spark plenty of discourse – for better or worse[2].
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
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