Ryan Reynolds Won’t Let His Kids Believe He’s Pikachu Or Deadpool

Ryan Reynolds says he makes sure to communicate with his kids to inform them that he’s not actually Deadpool or Pikachu. The Canadian actor brought both the characters to life on screen in Detective Pikachu and the Deadpool franchise. Previously, Reynolds shared that he initially took the role of Pikachu in Detective Pikachu for his kids to see him on screen for the first time, as his other major films have primarily been rated R.

After wrapping up his final production on the Apple TV+ film Spirited, Reynolds announced his break from making movies to spend more quality time with his family. Since then, Reynolds has been working on his business ventures and promoting his latest role in Netflix’s Red Notice. Although Reynolds announced his break from making movies, Deadpool 3 is reportedly under development to possibly begin filming next year.

In a recent interview with The Times, Reynolds opened up about his anxiety and how he hopes that his own experience would resonate with others. Reynolds continues the interview by sharing that he makes it clear to his kids to understand and to differentiate himself from the characters he plays on the screen in order to avoid “superhero” expectations. Read Reynolds’s comment below:

“When your dad is a superhero, kids can get expectations. Mine [James, 6, Inez, 5, and Betty, 2] know I’m famous but I make clear to them I’m not actually Deadpool or Pikachu. I want them to know when I fail. I think it’s important for them to realize so much of success is built on missteps. At bedtime, I sometimes tell them, “Daddy struck out today.”

After playing many titular roles in major films, it comes as no surprise that Reynolds carried the pressure and weight of the characters he played on his shoulders. Despite being one of Hollywood’s A-listers and being playful on social media, both Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, enjoy their private lives as much as they can outside of the media. Therefore, the decision made by Reynolds to step away from acting to spend more time with his wife and three daughters is not unforeseen. Similarly, Tom Holland had recently shared that he doesn’t want to spend the rest of his film career playing Spider-Man and would consider passing the mantle to pave the way for Miles Morales to join the MCU.

Many times, Hollywood actors succumb to the pressures and stress of portraying their renowned roles, as some fans may have a difficult time disconnecting from the actor and the actor’s performance. With Reynolds’ own experience setting boundaries and having clear communication with his kids, it shows that the pressures of playing titular characters can overwhelm the actors with inconceivable expectations from their fans and those around them. For now, Reynolds will be taking a break to spend more time with his family and work on his entrepreneurial projects.

Source: The Times