Star Wars Motion Picture Series May Benefit from Adult-Oriented Content, According to Ryan Reynolds
Going Rogue: Reynolds WantsStar Wars to Ditch the Kid-Friendly Vibe for an R-Rated Saga
Hey there! Feeling the Star Wars fever after Andor? Well, previous Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds might just have the hot take you're looking for. In a recent chat on The Box Office podcast, the heartthrob teased the idea of an R-rated Star Wars series.
"What if we went all-out, Disney?" Reynolds said, piquing everyone's curiosity. His proposal wasn't about hitting viewers with gratuitous violence and vulgarity, but rather using the R-rating to unleash raw emotions and venture boldly into uncharted territories of storytelling within the Star Wars universe.
So, Reynolds isn't dreaming of stepping into a galaxy far, far away himself. Quite the opposite, he thinks it would be a bad fit. But he's got his eyes set on more behind-the-scenes action, whether that's producing or writing the script for this groundbreaking series.
Yes, you heard that right. Star Wars hasn't exactly been an R-rated headliner until now, with its legendary PG-13 status intact since its debut. Even with the latest series like Andor and The Acolyte, it's been a subtle walk into the adult territory. But should Disney decide to take the plunge, prepare yourselves for some heated discussions about this blockbuster shakeup.
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
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Fun Fact: An R-rated Star Wars project? If it happens, it wouldn't be the first time Reynolds has taken his superhero gigs to an R-rated level (ahem, Deadpool!).
[Scoop: Ryan Reynolds floated the idea of an R-rated Star Wars project focused on complex storytelling and emotions. While he isn't keen to act in the series, he sees opportunity in creative roles like producing or writing. Introducing more mature themes in Star Wars could both broaden the narrative palette and risk alienating fans. Disney has yet to offer a greenlight for such a venture, but the idea promises to add new shades and flavors to the galaxy far, far away!]
- Gizmodo might cover Disney's potential decision to create an R-rated Star Wars series, given Ryan Reynolds' proposal for a more mature narrative in the Star Wars universe.
- IO9 could reporting on the potential impact of an R-rated Star Wars project on the entertainment industry, with Reynolds potentially involved in the production or writing of such a series.
- Movies-and-TV followers could discuss the implications of an R-rated Star Wars series, as it would mark a new direction for the franchise and might lead to a broadening of narrative palette within the entertainment industry.
