Ryan Reynolds' Unforgettable 'Safe House' Mishap

Ryan Reynolds recounted a surprising on-set incident from the filming of the 2012 thriller 'Safe House,' where he unintentionally inflicted two black eyes upon his co-star, Denzel Washington. The events transpired during a particularly dynamic scene involving a car in motion.

While filming a sequence where Washington's character grapples with Reynolds' character inside a moving vehicle, Reynolds' head inadvertently struck Washington's eye with significant force. Washington, demonstrating great composure, initially accepted the mishap, stating that accidents are a part of filmmaking. However, during a subsequent take filmed from the opposite angle, Reynolds struck Washington again, this time affecting the other eye.

Reynolds humorously described Washington's appearance after the second impact as resembling a 'Christmas ornament.' This dual injury overshadowed another humorous on-set moment when Reynolds' phone ringtone played during a critical scene. The 'Safe House' experience proved influential for Reynolds, inspiring him to pursue producing after receiving guidance from Washington on the matter.