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Ryan Reynolds Reveals Pitch for R-Rated Star Wars Film Focused on Emotional Depth

The actor proposed a mature Star Wars project to Disney, emphasizing storytelling over vulgarity, but the idea remains unproduced.

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Ryan Reynolds has an idea for a future Star Wars movie. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Overview

  • Ryan Reynolds disclosed on The Box Office Podcast that he pitched an R-rated Star Wars movie to Disney, focusing on emotional depth rather than shock value.
  • The pitch suggested exploring lesser-known characters in the Star Wars universe, avoiding the franchise's iconic figures.
  • Reynolds clarified he would not star in the project, instead opting to contribute as a producer and writer behind the scenes.
  • Disney and Lucasfilm have not publicly addressed the pitch, maintaining a focus on family-friendly, PG-13-rated Star Wars content, including upcoming films like The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) and Starfighter (2027).
  • The success of mature Star Wars storytelling in the TV-14 series Andor has sparked discussions about the franchise's potential for darker, more adult narratives.