Star Wars may be freed from its PG-13 rating, according to Ryan Reynolds' opinion.
In a surprising revelation, Ryan Reynolds, the star of Marvel's Deadpool films, has pitched the idea of an R-rated Star Wars property to Disney. During an episode of The Box Office podcast, Reynolds expressed his desire for the franchise to venture into more mature territory, stating, "Why don't we do an R-rated Star Wars property?"
The idea, presented as a soft pitch rather than a specific concept, would not mainly focus on explicit content but serve as a vehicle for stronger emotional depth, according to Reynolds. He mused that such a project could offer a fresh perspective on the franchise, exploring a wider array of characters and themes compared to traditional Star Wars content.
Reynolds clarified that he envisions himself in a behind-the-scenes role, expressing interest in producing or writing for such a project. As of now, it remains unclear whether Disney has considered or will act on this pitch.
The idea of an R-rated Star Wars project comes at a time when discussions surrounding the franchise's potential forage into more adult content are gaining traction. Although series like Andor and The Acolyte have already brought a darker tone to the franchise, they have stopped short of crossing into R-rated territory. The question now is whether Disney will be open to such a departure and how the world at large would respond if it does.
Regardless of its form, any R-rated Star Wars material will undoubtedly generate debate, both positive and negative.
[Sources: The Hollywood Reporter]
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[1] The Hollywood Reporter, April 28, 2023, [link to article][2] Variety, April 28, 2023, [link to article][3] Entertainment Weekly, April 28, 2023, [link to article][4] Collider, April 28, 2023, [link to article]
- The soft pitch for an R-rated Star Wars project by Ryan Reynolds, the Deadpool star, is generating debate among fans, with many hoping for stronger emotional depth and a fresh perspective on the franchise. (io9, movies-and-tv, entertainment)
- While series like Andor and The Acolyte have brought a darker tone to Star Wars, the potential R-rated project could mark a significant departure from traditional content. (News from The Hollywood Reporter, Star Wars)
- Gizmodo and other tech and entertainment outlets are closely watching to see if Disney will entertain the idea of venturing into more mature territory with Star Wars, potentially shaking up the franchise. (Gizmodo, future, technology, Star Wars)
