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Ryan Reynolds Reflects on Green Lantern's Impact on His Creative Philosophy

At the Time 100 Summit, Reynolds credited the 2011 film with teaching him the importance of character-driven storytelling, influencing his work on Deadpool and teasing future projects.

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Overview

  • Ryan Reynolds described the 2011 Green Lantern film as a pivotal learning experience, shaping his creative approach and emphasizing 'character over spectacle.'
  • Speaking at the 2025 Time 100 Summit, he credited lessons from the film with informing the success of the Deadpool franchise in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • Reynolds hinted at a potential Deadpool cameo in an upcoming MCU crossover, cryptically answering 'I do' when asked about the possibility.
  • He revealed he is currently writing a new ensemble project, though details remain limited and unconfirmed.
  • Reynolds also described the Deadpool & Wolverine film as an allegory for Disney's acquisition of Fox and shared insights into pitching numerous projects post-merger.