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Ryan Reynolds' Emotional Acting Reveal: It's Pikachu!
11 Nov
Summary
- Reynolds humorously shared a clip of his emotional performance as Detective Pikachu.
- He jokingly claimed a months-long preparation involving a ketchup-only diet.
- The 2019 film mixed live-action with CGI, featuring Reynolds' voice and motion capture.
Ryan Reynolds recently shared a post on Instagram that humorously mimicked an actor preparing for a deeply emotional role. The build-up included text overlays announcing a "devastating" performance that might require tissues, only for the reveal to be a clip of Detective Pikachu, the character he voiced and motion-captured for the 2019 film.
Reynolds continued the joke in the caption, claiming he undertook a months-long preparation, isolating himself and subsisting on a diet of only ketchup. The 2019 "Pokémon" film, directed by Rob Letterman, integrated live-action elements with computer-generated Pokémon. Reynolds portrayed the talking Pikachu who teams up with Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) to investigate Tim's father's disappearance.
Filming for the movie took place in early 2018 across Colorado, England, and Scotland. Reynolds, known for his sarcastic and self-deprecating humor, has built a successful career from romantic comedies to portraying Deadpool. His diverse filmography also includes "The Proposal" and "Free Guy." Reynolds is also a busy producer and businessman, recognized for his engaging social media presence.
