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Not Even Ryan Reynolds Wanted Ryan Reynolds in His R-Rated Star Wars Pitch

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Not Even Ryan Reynolds Wanted Ryan Reynolds in His R-Rated Star Wars Pitch
Hollywood, USA: Actor Ryan Reynolds revealed on The Box Office podcast that he pitched an “R-rated Star Wars movie concept” to Disney, a more adult approach focusing on emotional intensity rather than gore. Surprising fans, Reynolds joked he wouldn’t star in it, preferring a cameo-less approach. The idea got overshadowed by the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, another R-rated project under Disney. Analysts note the tone of Disney+ series like Andor partially aligns with Reynolds’ pitch, but a full R-rated film remains unlikely. Disney historically keeps Star Wars family-friendly. Fans debate whether a grittier spin-off would revitalize the franchise or alienate core audiences.
What this means for you:
If you love Star Wars but crave more mature storytelling, you might see future incremental “darker” series, though full R-rated movies are unlikely.
If you have younger fans at home, family-friendly mainline content remains standard—no sudden shift expected.
Disney might test the waters with streaming spin-offs or limited events.
Possibly new debate arises: do established franchises need adult angles to stay fresh?

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  • Ryan Reynolds
  • Disney / Lucasfilm (Star Wars owners)
  • The Box Office podcast (host: Scott Mendelson)
  • Deadpool & Wolverine (R-rated Marvel success under Disney)

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