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‘Deadpool’ star Ryan Reynolds responds to criticism on X after being paired with Andrew Garfield in Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors’ series, highlighting the challenges and beauty of comedy.
Ryan Reynolds recently took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to address some criticism surrounding his inclusion in Variety’s acclaimed “Actors on Actors” interview series. The controversy began when a user mocked the pairing of Reynolds, who is widely known for his comedic role as Deadpool, with Andrew Garfield, celebrated for his serious role in the A24 drama “We Live in Time.”
The user remarked, “Andrew Garfield talking about playing a husband and father whose wife decides to forgo cancer treatment and Ryan Reynolds talking about playing Deadpool.”
Reynolds fired back with grace and insight. “Correct. Andrew’s a genius,” he responded. “He and Florence are magic together in ‘We Live in Time.’ They’re heartbreaking and charming and spend the entire film in a high-wire act of humanity and constraint. And yes I am Deadpool, but I will take a second and speak up in defense of comedy.”
Reynolds elaborated on the complexity and significance of comedy, asserting, “Dramatic work is difficult. And we’re also meant to see it’s difficult, which is one of the reasons it feels visceral and effective. Comedy is also very difficult. But it has an added dimension in that it’s meant to look and feel effortless. You intentionally hide the stitching and unstitching.”
“I think both disciplines are beautiful. And both work beautifully together. Comedy and drama subsist on tension. Both thrive when subverting expectation. Both thrive backstopped by real emotion. And both are deeply subjective. Your favorite comedy might be ‘Anchorman.’ Mine might be Lars Von Trier’s ‘Melancholia.’ ”
Reynolds and Garfield’s interview will be the premiere feature of the new season of “Actors on Actors” on December 9. This highly anticipated season also includes intriguing pairings such as Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal, Nicole Kidman and Zendaya Coleman, Saoirse Ronan and Selena Gomez, and Angelina Jolie and Cynthia Erivo, among others.
Reynolds’s latest project, “Deadpool and Wolverine,” made headlines this summer by becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, raking in $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office. This record-breaking success has spurred Variety’s awards pundit Clayton Davis to predict that Reynolds will receive a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a musical or comedy for his performance.
In an entertainment landscape often dominated by dramatic performances, Reynolds is making a compelling case for the significance and artistry of comedy. With his insightful defense of comedic work and a record-breaking film under his belt, Reynolds continues to be a dynamic and influential figure in Hollywood.
