After more than a year of waiting, Ryan Reynolds is finally preparing for his new film “Free Guy” to open in theatres.
In an interview with Total Film, Reynolds admitted that “Free Guy” — in which he plays a minor character in a video game who gains self awareness and changes the game — has set a high bar.
“I know that this is probably my favourite film I’ve ever been part of,” he said.
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While awaiting the film’s theatrical premiere, he revealed that he was getting himself psyched by watching fan reactions to “Avengers: Endgame” captured during that film’s opening weekend.
“Maybe I’m emotional because of everything that’s going on in the world, but I was sobbing this morning watching that,” admitted Reynolds. “That is some of the most beautiful, big-budget action filmmaking that I’ve ever seen.”
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Obviously, he’s hoping that “Free Guy” will engender similar responses from viewers.
“That’s one thing I’m really looking forward to, and that I really miss — [being] in a movie theatre and watching a movie that way,” he admitted. “It’s a unique experience.”
He’s also hoping that “Free Guy” and its message will help people feel good during some trying times.
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“I did notice that well before any of this s**t happened I was already looking for entertainment outside of the norm for me,” he said. “I mean, the world feels very hostile, very cynical and scary. So I found myself looking for entertainment that left me feeling better, left me walking out of a movie theatre where I’m walking on sunshine, instead of, you know, wondering how I might drink myself to sleep or something.”
“Free Guy” is scheduled to hit theatres on Aug. 13.
