Ryan Reynolds reflects on Green Lantern's failure, pitching 18 projects to Disney
Ryan Reynolds, popular Hollywood actor and entrepreneur, shared insights into his career at the 2025 Time100 Summit on Wednesday, revealing lessons learned from past projects and hinting at an exciting new venture.Despite the high expectations surrounding his 2011 film 'Green Lantern,' which struggled at the box office and with critics, Reynolds found value in the experience. 'I learned all the most amazing lessons I could ever have in the creative space from that movie,' he said. He recalled, suggesting simpler, dialogue-driven scenes, noting, 'Why don't we write a scene the way people would talk? I don't know, it could be a fun exchange of dialogue that doesn't cost anything."advertisementReynolds emphasised the importance of 'character over spectacle,' a principle that has guided his work since. He also spoke about self-awareness, saying, 'The greatest superpower I ever had in my life, I'm not saying about just my career or anything, was knowing who I am.'
His production company, Maximum Effort, has produced hits like the 'Deadpool' series, 'Free Guy,' 'IF,' and 'Shotgun Wedding.' According to the Hollywood Reporter, 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' released in July 2024, became the top-grossing R-rated film ever.During the summit, Reynolds discussed how acting paved the way for his entrepreneurial journey. He reflected on his role as Deadpool, particularly after the character's poor reception in 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine.''The whole movie was an allegory for Disney buying Fox. I pitched 18 different movies to them,' he said, praising the chance to work with Wesley Snipes and create moments that thrilled audiences. 'That feeling of gasp it's a feeling that I just want more of. And I think I would be able to do that as a supporting actor," he said.Reynolds also teased a new project, saying, 'I'm writing a little something right now that is an ensemble.' A Time100 honoree in 2017 and a Celebrity 100 member in 2020, he noted that his wife, Blake Lively, earned a spot on the 2025 Time100 list. The couple is expected to attend the Time100 Gala on Thursday. Trending Reel
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