"Star Wars Franchise May Warrant an R-Rated Approach, According to Ryan Reynolds"
Star Wars enthusiasts may anticipate more daring production choices following the release of the critically-acclaimed series Andor, and a potential route could involve venturing into R-rated territory, according to Ryan Reynolds. In a recent episode of The Box Office podcast, Reynolds revealed he had proposed such an idea to Disney not long ago, suggesting an R-rated Star Wars project wouldn't necessitate A-list characters or vulgarity, but rather would serve as a platform for more impactful emotional storytelling.
Reynolds, who gained notoriety for his role in the Marvel films Deadpool, made it clear that he doesn't view himself as a suitable fit for the franchise but expressed a willingness to produce or write such a project. With the Star Wars franchise primarily maintaining a family-friendly image throughout its history, Reynolds' suggestion has sparked discussions on whether Disney will encourage a more adult-oriented approach and how audiences might respond to such a departure.
Violence and sexual landscapes in the Star Wars franchise have historically been censored or implicitly portrayed, though more explicit themes have been introduced with Andor and The Acolyte in recent years. The question now becomes whether Disney will allow the franchise to explore further into mature territory, and whether the risk will pay off.
There is currently no confirmation that Disney or Lucasfilm have taken steps towards developing the R-rated Star Wars property Reynolds pitched.
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
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- Ian condoned the idea of exploring mature themes in the Star Wars franchise, proposing an R-rated project during a conversation with Disney, as reported by Gizmodo.
- The Star Wars franchise, known for its family-friendly image, may contemplate a departure into adult-oriented entertainment, following Ryan Reynolds' suggestion and the success of shows like Andor and The Acolyte.
- As technology advances and entertainment preferences evolve, the future of Star Wars could involve more R-rated movies, speculates a recent discussion on Movies-and-TV, prompted by Reynolds' pitch to Disney.
