Star Wars Showing Signs of Maturity, According to Ryan Reynolds, Potentially Justifying an R-Rated Classification
Taking Star Wars to the Next Level: Exploring R-Rated Territory
After the success of Andor, there's been a growing demand for Star Wars to delve deeper into uncharted thematic and creative territories. And it seems that Ryan Reynolds, the Deadpool franchise's leading man, has some ambitious ideas. According to him, a real game-changer for the series could be diving headfirst into R-rated material.
In a candid conversation on The Box Office podcast, Reynolds dropped this intriguing hint, suggesting such an endeavor to Disney not too long ago. "Why don't we go for an R-rated Star Wars property?" he mused. His vision for this venture was not one of gratuitous violence or crude language, but rather, an R-rating as a means to foster deeper, more poignant emotional storytelling. He questioned why studios shy away from taking risks like this, commenting, "I always wonder why they don't just take a gamble on something like that."
Crucially, Reynolds made it clear that he doesn't see himself as the right fit for the franchise on-screen, but he would welcome a role behind the scenes as a producer or writer.
As of now, Star Wars has largely maintained a family-friendly image, with its first PG-13 entry being Revenge of the Sithback in 2005. While the franchise has touched upon violence and sexual content, it's only recently explorered more explicit realms with shows like Andor and The Acolyte. Whether Disney would be willing to push the boundaries further remains to be seen, as does the public's reaction to any potential R-rated content. Nevertheless, such a move would undoubtedly stir up intense discussion, for better or worse.
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
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[Enrichment Insights]- Ryan Reynolds has pitched the idea of an R-rated Star Wars project to Disney, emphasizing the potential for greater emotional depth and complexity.- Reynolds clarified that such a project would not necessarily feature the franchise's most prominent characters and that he would prefer to be involved behind the scenes as a producer or writer.- As of now, there have been no official announcements regarding the development or greenlighting of an R-rated Star Wars project. The current status remains in the pitch stage, with no further action confirmed from Disney.
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Ryan Reynolds' ambitious idea for the Star Wars franchise involves diving into R-rated territory, as he believes it could lead to deeper, more poignant storytelling.According to recent reports, Reynolds has pitched this concept to Disney but has expressed a preference for working behind the scenes as a producer or writer.*As of now, there have been no official announcements regarding an R-rated Star Wars project, and its development remains in the pitch stage with no further action confirmed from Disney.
