Ryan Reynolds Defends Comedy Acting as He Joins Andrew Garfield for 'Actors on Actors'

The pairing of Reynolds and Garfield in Variety's series has sparked discussion about the value of comedy versus drama in acting.

Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield are set to appear together in Variety's 'Actors on Actors' series, premiering December 9, 2024.
Reynolds defended comedy as a challenging and valid art form after criticism of his pairing with Garfield, who starred in the drama 'We Live in Time.'
Reynolds highlighted the unique difficulty of comedy, emphasizing its need to appear effortless while being rooted in real emotion.
The conversation between Reynolds and Garfield is expected to touch on their respective roles in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'We Live in Time.'
Other notable pairings in the series include Zendaya with Nicole Kidman and Saoirse Ronan with Selena Gomez, with episodes released daily over 12 days.