Ryan ReynoldsandShawn Levyseem to be getting a lot of ideas while working onDeadpool 3, and we’re all here for it. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, both are gearing up for yet another feature collaboration with the comedy filmBoy Bandto be set at Paramount. Both frequent collaborators will produce the pic with Levy being considered to take the director’s seat. In addition to staring, the MCU star also wrote the script with scribeJesse Andrewsknown for penning the screenplay for the featureMe & Earl and & Dying Girl.
Reynolds originated the story for the film but at this time, plot details are being held under wraps. However, as the title gives away, the film is said to be about a reunion of a boy band. It isn’t known what starring role Reynolds will take on in the movie but from what audiences have seen from the Apple TV+ Christmas film,Spirited, chances are high that he will be playing one of the boys and our money is on the frontman. Reynolds is best recognized for his dazzling performances in a red suit asDeadpool, aka the Merc with a Mouth in the titular Marvel movie series but fans saw a different side of the actor inSpiritedwhere he clearly proved he possessed all the qualities of leading a boy band.
Reynold’s role inSpiritedwas one he took on majorly because it afforded him the opportunity to work withWill Ferrellwhich has been one of his lifelong dreams, however, it looks like that gig might have ignited a new interest for the actor. In aninterview with Collider’s ownSteve WeintraubaboutSpirited, Reynolds described the gig as a “one-time-only deal” and that he was unlikely to accept similar roles, but he seems to have been bitten by the singing/dancing bug. “There is no point throughout this entire process that I haven’t questioned that idea. I thought like, ‘God, there must have been a simpler way to hang out with Will,'” Reynolds said of the rehearsals. He did confess to loving the idea of being on the dance floor despite the grueling 3-month-long choreography rehearsal sessions required. The effort paid off though with the film earning a positive critical reception and much praise directed at the chemistry between Reynolds and Ferrell.
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Reynolds will be producingBoy Bandunder his Maximum Effort banner which has a first-look deal with Paramount, Levy will be producing under 21 Laps Entertainment. Some of the duo’s previous work together have includedFree Guy,The Adam Project,and the upcomingDeadpool 3which will welcome the return ofHugh Jackmanto the MCU as Wolverine asa foe to Wade Wilson. Levy is also in talks to directBoy Band,but his involvement in that capacity will be dependent on his availability as the director maintains a busy schedule. Production forBoy Bandis projected to begin between this fall and early next year. If you haven’t already seen it, here’s the trailer forSpiritedwhere Reynolds proves he’s got the moves like Jagger or any other frontman of any reputable boy band there is:
