Ryan Reynolds needs it that approach.
The prolific A-lister has arrange characteristic comedy Boy Band at Paramount that reunites him as soon as once more with frequent collaborator, filmmaker Shawn Levy.
Reynolds is connected to star and produce the undertaking for which he additionally co-wrote with Jesse Andrews, the scribe who penned Me and Earl and the Dying Lady and likewise labored on Disney Animation’s Luca. Reynolds, who originated the story, will produce through his Paramount-based banner, Most Effort.
Levy can also be producing through his 21 Laps Leisure. It’s being eyed as a possible directing automobile for Levy however scheduling could be a figuring out issue. Levy and Reynolds have labored collectively on a number of motion pictures, together with Free Man and The Adam Challenge, and are at the moment in prep on Deadpool 3, which is able to shoot in London this spring. Reynolds is hoping to fit Boy Band for a fall 2023 or early 2024 shoot on his calendar.
Particulars of the undertaking are being saved on a backstreet, however it may be described as a boy band reunion film. The reunion of musical acts from the late Nineteen Nineties or early 2000s has confirmed to be a fertile floor for comedy, with Peacock collection Girls5Eva being a notable instance.
It’s unclear what function Reynolds would tackle however he has already proven himself succesful to carrying a tune with Spirited, Apple’s underrated film that streamed late final yr and featured the actor dancing and singing alongside co-star Will Ferrell in lots of musical numbers.
Reynolds is repped by WME and Sloane Provide.
