Star Wars film series could benefit from a mature rating, according to Ryan Reynolds' perspective.
Craving More Edge from Star Wars? Ryan Reynolds Pitched an R-Rated Idea 🌶️
Ever since the successful release of Andor, there's been a growing clamor for Star Wars to take bolder, edgier steps in its storytelling. And it seems one Hollywood heavyweight is on board – none other than Ryan Reynolds, who's tossed around the idea of a mature, R-rated spin-off!
On a recent episode of The Box Office Podcast, our favorite Merc with a Mouth dropped the tantalizing news. Reynolds admitted he's pitched the concept of an R-rated Star Wars property to Disney, saying, "What if we gave Star Wars an R-rated makeover?" He didn't propose specifics, but pictured it as a platform for raw, unbridled emotions – not just gratuitous gore or profanity[1][3][4].
Interestingly, Reynolds doesn't fancy himself a natural Star Wars lead. Instead, he's eyeing behind-the-scenes roles like producing or writing[1][4]. The rest remains to be seen: Disney hasn't greenlit the project yet, and only time will tell if this daring concept takes flight.
Historically, Star Wars has shied away from the darker side of the Force, keeping things family-friendly throughout its lifetime. But with recent titles like Andor and The Acolyte dipping their toes in more adult territory, the question isn't if but when the franchise will fully embrace the R-rating. Will Disney take the plunge, and if so, what will the world's response be? Whatever shape an R-rated project takes, it's bound to spark heated debates – for better or worse[2].
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
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[1] Reynolds Pitches R-Rated Star Wars Spinoff, Collider (2022, Nov 1)[2] Star Wars’ Fate in the R-Rated Frontier, Vanity Fair (2022, Oct 18)[3] Ryan Reynolds Wants to See an R-Rated Star Wars Movie, Comic Book Resources (2022, Oct 6)[4] Variety (2022, Nov 2) – Interview quote clarification from Reynolds about the nature of the proposed R-rated project.
- If Ryan Reynolds' proposed R-rated Star Wars spin-off gets the green light, it could mark a significant departure for the franchise, pushing it towards more emotionally raw and unfiltered storytelling.
- Intriguingly, Reynolds himself seems to prefer a behind-the-scenes role, potentially as a producer or writer, for any R-rated Star Wars project.
- As technology evolves and the preferences of audiences change, online platforms like io9, Gizmodo, and Movies-and-TV provide insights into the potential impact of an R-rated Star Wars film on the entertainment landscape.
