Star Wars Motion Pictures Poised for R-Rated Classification, According to Ryan Reynolds
Here's a bold move for you: an R-rated Star Wars project. It's not just a fever dream - Marvel's Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds dropped this tantalizing proposition during a recent episode of The Box Office Podcast. So, grace your ears with this juicy detail, fans.
Reynolds' idea? A more emotionally intense, darker exploration of the Star Wars universe, not necessarily dripping in vulgarity. He prefers to think of the R-rating as a Trojan horse for emotional depth, pondering why studios hesitate to gamble on such a venture.
But don't get your hopes up about Reynolds donning a Jedi cloak anytime soon. He admitted he isn't the ideal candidate for the franchise – but hey, he'd be open to penning or producing such a project if Disney plays ball.
The family-friendly Star Wars universe has been the norm since its inception, with movies like Revenge of the Sith nabbing a PG-13 rating as recently as 2005. Fast forward to today, and we've seen sprinkles of maturity creeping into the franchise, thanks to shows like Andor on Disney+. However, Disney's willingness to let Star Wars embrace more adult themes is a question that looms large, along with the world's reaction if it does. Whatever form this R-rated material takes, prepare yourself for a heated discussion – for better or worse.
[ toes dipped into more mature waters with Andor on Disney+, exploring new creative horizons for the venerable franchise. Stay tuned for updates on this intriguing pitch from Reynolds, as we eagerly await Disney's response.
Meanwhile, keep a close eye on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, the future of the DC Universe on both the big and small screens, and the evolving landscape of Doctor Who.
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
[1] Ryan Reynolds Pitches R-Rated Star Wars Project (IGN); [2] Star Wars’ Ryan Reynolds Character Not in the Bisexual and Pansexual Mandoverse (Collider); [3] The Box Office Podcast Episode 584, with Ryan Reynolds (Podcast); [4] Disney and Lucasfilm Yet To Confirm R-Rated Star Wars Project (Variety); [5] Why Star Wars Needs To Diversify Its Storytelling (io9)
- If Disney agrees, Ryan Reynolds might pen or produce an R-rated Star Wars project, blurring the lines between the traditional family-friendly universe and mature storytelling. (io9)
- In the meantime, fans can also look forward to upcoming movies-and-tv shows like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who, showcasing the future of entertainment technology. (Gizmodo, movies-and-tv)
- The success of shows like Andor on Disney+ has demonstrated the audience's appetite for more mature Star Wars content, making an R-rated project more plausible, and sparking heated discussions among fans and critics alike. (IGN, The Hollywood Reporter)
