Ryan Reynoldshas become a major name in blockbuster films nowadays. This is due in part to his association with theDeadpoolfranchise, the three films of which have been major moneymakers in his career. This year’sDeadpool & Wolverinewas particularly fruitful, making over $1 billion at the worldwide box office to become the no. 2 movie of the year so far. The superhero film has a chance of being usurped by the likes ofWickedorMoana 2, but will still almost assuredly maintain a spot in the global top 5 at the box office for 2024.
Reynolds has shown time and time again, however, thathe does not need the draw of the MCU orDeadpoolin order to turn a profit.2019’sPokémon: Detective Pikachu, for example, made over $428 million at the worldwide box office. Even this year’s family filmIFmade $184.6 million. Through the performance of films like these in his over-$4-billion-box-office career, Reynolds has displayed the power of attaching his name to major projects. TheFree Guystar will hope to do the same again on a just-announced project.
Ryan Reynolds Will Team With Free Guy Writer On Mighty Mouse Adaptation
The Project Will Be Produced By Paramount Animation
Ryan Reynolds andFree Guywriter Matt Lieberman are reuniting to adapt the iconic cartoon superheroMighty Mouseinto a feature film. Mighty Mouse, who first debuted in the 1942 shortThe Mouse of Tomorrow, is a pint-sized superhero who was initially a parody of Superman with his super strength, flight, and penchant for operatic declarations like the famous catchphrase,“Here I come to save the day!”
According toVariety,Paramount Animation has tapped Reynold’s production company, Maximum Effort, to join the project alongside Lieberman, who has writtenFree Guy,The Christmas Chronicles, andScoob!. Brad Butler, vice president of animated features, will be overseeing the film. Additional details are so far being kept under wraps, but it is just the latest attempt at reviving the character for the big screen, as there have been other versions in development in recent years.
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TheMighty Mousecharacter enjoyed decades of popularity, appearing in dozens of theatrical shorts, a Saturday morning cartoon, and several reimaginings over the years. Despite its cultural legacy, previous attempts to create a modernMighty Mousefilm, including one by the writers behindThe MegandRED, stalled in development. Now, under the guidance of Reynolds and Lieberman, the project has new life.
The collaboration between Reynolds and Lieberman suggestsMighty Mousewill take cues from the pair’s successful work onFree Guy, imbuing a sense of humor into an action-adventure.This is not Maximum Effort’s first collaboration with Paramount, as the studios have several projects currently in development, including an adaptation of the sci-fi novelStarter Villainby John Scalzi. Paramount’s focus onMighty Mousealigns with the industry’s current strategy of adapting beloved animated properties, much like their work withtheSonic the Hedgehogtrilogy; Disney’s live-actionThe Lion King; or Warner Bros.‘Scoob!.
Past iterations of the super-mouse relied heavily on slapstick humor and campy superhero tropes,makingMighty Mousea natural fit for a modern parody-driven adaptation with a well-known comedy actorsuch as Reynolds, who excelled as a cocky superheroin theDeadpoolfranchise. If the actor brings the same energy to theMighty Mousemovie, audiences could be in for a treat.
Furthermore, Lieberman’s track record with animated projects also positions him well to craft a script that bridges nostalgia with a fresh story. He has previously penned scripts forScoob!as well as the 2019 animated version ofThe Addams Family. In the same year thatFree Guywas released, Lieberman also wrote the PG monster movieRumblefor Paramount+, showing his continuity with the producer. These experiences will prepare him for success when it comes to theMighty Mouseadaptation.
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Reynolds’ knack for irreverent humor makes him well-suited to bringMighty Mouseto the big screen.The pint-sized hero’s over-the-top antics and parody rootsalign well with Reynolds’ track record, while Lieberman’s experience of blending action and quirky humor could bring out the project’s tone. This adaptation ofMighty Mousehas the potential to be a loving homage while poking fun at superhero tropes. The main challenge will be making a character rooted in the 1940s taste resonate with modern audiences. Yet, if anyone can save the day forMighty Mouse, it’s Reynolds and his team.
Source:Variety
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