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Ryan Reynolds Revisits ‘Green Lantern’ as Creative Failure, Says Son Loves the Film

At a WSJ summit, he described lessons on constraint, ownership from the 2011 movie.

Overview

  • Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s CMO Council Summit on Nov. 18, Reynolds identified Green Lantern as a past failure that became a learning moment.
  • He said his young son considers the film a favorite and watches it daily, a reaction he joked he has learned to accept.
  • Reynolds reiterated his belief that too much money and too much time can stifle creativity, calling constraint a vital creative tool.
  • He reflected on an earlier “yes, sir” approach on sets and said he now prefers to own outcomes, whether they lead to success or failure.
  • He previously revealed he did not watch Green Lantern in full until 2021, and he met future spouse Blake Lively during the production.