Ryan Reynolds is backing LeVar Burton to become the next host of “Jeopardy!”
Reynolds showed public support for Burton on Twitter while discussing his own journey towards becoming Deadpool.
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Pretty consistently from 2013 to 2015 Deadpool would explode on Twitter with fans wanting me to play him. It was awkward because I agreed with them but the studio didn’t see it. Ultimately the fans won and the rest is glorious history. I’m forever grateful.
Hi @levarburton
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 20, 2021
Concluding his message with a nod to the “Star Trek” actor, Reynolds added, “Hi @levarburton.”
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Burton showed his gratitude by replying with a series of praying hands and purple heart emojis.
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) August 21, 2021
Burton guest-hosted the long-running trivia show back in July.
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Since then, a petition for him to replace the late Alex Trebek has been signed by more than 250,000 people.
