Star Wars film series could be suitable for mature audiences, according to Ryan Reynolds.
Top gun, it's time to talk about that bucketload of buzz around Star Wars and those wild swings they might just be gonna take. And guess who's been chatting up Disney about it? None other than Ryan Reynolds, the geezer known for his Deadpool antics. Yep, he dropped a nugget on the TheBox Office podcast, suggesting an R-rated Star Wars property, not as a crazy, lurid romp, but as a crafty Trojan horse for some raw emotions, baby.
Now, he didn't spill the beans on any specifics, just painted a rough canvas for something grittier, but without the garbage. Can't picture the Merc with a Mouth moseying around in a galaxy far, far away? You'd be right, as he ain't got his heart set on joining the cast, but he's cool with a producer or scriptwriter gig.
So, why all the fuss about Star Wars going darker? Well, it's been coasting on family-friendly vibes 'til now, 2005's Revenge of the Sith being their first PG-13 ride. Bloodshed's been held back, and the sex life of the galaxy's been kept suggestive, but shows like Andor and The Acolyte have begun to venture into more explicit territories. But will Disney let the Force pull Star Wars into the adult-rated realm? That's the million-credit question up in the air, and the world will be raring to dish out the feedback if and when it does.
Ryan Reynolds ain't the first to think about an R-rated Star Wars, but his pitch has got folks talking. Whether it becomes reality remains to be seen, but we'll be keeping our ears peeled and our blasters charged. In the meantime, check out all the juice on upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, and DC projects on io9. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some lightsaber training to attend to. Cheers!
P.S. For those interested in the deets, Ryan Reynolds did indeed propose an R-rated Star Wars project to Disney, but it's unclear if they'll be dipping their toes into the nasty waters. Star Wars has mostly stayed in the PG-13 realm, but shows like Andor have started to tread on more mature, explicit themes.
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[2] Ryan Reynolds Wants R-rated Star Wars Movie or Series (https://www.indiewire.com/2022/05/ryan-reynolds-r-rated-star-wars-1234774657/)
[3] Ryan Reynolds Makes Case For R-Rated Star Wars Series (https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/ryan-reynolds-r-rated-star-wars/)
[4] Ryan Reynolds Has Pitched An R-Rated Star Wars Project To Disney (https://www.cinemablend.com/news/3018243/ryan-reynolds-pitches-r-rated-star-wars-project-to-disney)
[5] Ryan Reynolds Pitches R-Rated Star Wars Series (https://www.thethings.com/ryan-reynolds-pitches-r-rated-star-wars-series/)
- Gizmodo published an article titled "Ryan Reynolds Pitches R-Rated Star Wars Series" discussing Reynolds' proposal to Disney for a grittier Star Wars project.
- According to io9, Reynolds suggested an R-rated Star Wars property as a means to explore deeper emotions, but it's uncertain if Disney will delve into such a mature, explicit direction.
- In the realm of entertainment news, TechRadar, Movies-and-TV, and Den of Geek have covered Ryan Reynolds' pitch for an R-rated Star Wars project, sparking ongoing discussions about the potential future of Star Wars movies and TV shows.
