Star Wars May Warrant a Ratings Upgrade, According to Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds, the star of Marvel's Deadpool films, has suggested an R-rated Star Wars project to Disney. In a recent episode of The Box Office Podcast, Reynolds discussed a concept for a more mature Star Wars property, noting that he views an R-rating as a means to delve into deeper emotional narratives within the franchise, rather than associating it with vulgarity.
He clarified that he does not envision himself as a leading character in the proposed project, explaining that it would be inappropriate. Instead, Reynolds expressed interest in producing or writing the project from behind the scenes.
At present, Disney and Lucasfilm have made no official announcement regarding the status of Reynolds' pitch. It appears the idea is under discussion or consideration, but no formal greenlight or production plans have been released.
Throughout the Star Wars franchise's history, the series has been primarily family-friendly, with on-screen violence and sexual content being censored or otherwise implicit. However, with recent entries like Andor and The Acolyte, the franchise has begun to delve into more mature and explicit themes. The question remains whether Disney will allow such content to continue and how the broader audience will respond. Any R-rated Star Wars material will undoubtedly generate discussion, both positive and negative.
[References: 1: The Hollywood Reporter, 4: Variety]
- If Reynolds' pitch for an R-rated Star Wars project is greenlit by Disney and Lucasfilm, it could potentially be featured under the Movies-and-TV section on websites like Io9 and Gizmodo.
- Given Reynolds' interest in producing or writing the R-rated Star Wars project, this could lead to new avenues in entertainment, especially in the realm of Movies-and-TV focusing on technology and future-oriented concepts.
- As the Star Wars franchise continues to explore more mature themes, discussions about the impact and reception of potential R-rated content could become regular features in entertainment news outlets like Io9, Gizmodo, and entertainment news sites.
