DEADPOOL 3 Star Ryan Reynolds Reveals He's Taking A "Little Sabbatical" From Making Movies

It's been a busy few years for Ryan Reynolds, but the Free Guy star has now confirmed he's taking some time off from acting. The question is, what does that mean for Deadpool 3? Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - Oct 18, 2021 06:10 AM EST

Filed Under: Deadpool & Wolverine

It's been a busy few years for Ryan Reynolds, with movies like Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Free Guy, and Red Notice all following one after the other. Recently, the actor wrapped work on Spirited alongside Will Ferrell, but he's now confirmed that it's time for him to take a little break.

"That’s a wrap for me on Spirited. Not sure I’d have been ready to say yes to a film this challenging even three years ago," Reynolds says in the Instagram post below. "Perfect time for a little sabbatical from movie making. I’m gonna miss every second working with this obscenely gifted group of creators and artists. These days, kindness matters as much as talent. I’ve been lucky to work with folks who are flush with both."

Of course, we're sure that most of you will be wondering what this means for Deadpool 3.

While it's been reported that shooting is set to begin next year, the Marvel Studios threequel doesn't have a director yet. Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin are penning the screenplay, though, and if the actor is just planning to take 3-6 months off, then cameras can still start rolling in 2022.

No one can blame Reynolds for wanting to take some time off, and we're sure the Merc with the Mouth remains a priority. There's still no word on how Deadpool will be added to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the R-Rated adventure remains one of the most highly anticipated Phase 4/5 movies.

Check out Reynolds' full post below:

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32 Comments

bkmeijer2 - 10/18/2021, 6:54 AM

I was kinda hoping he'd make a sequel to Free Guy soon. Enjoyed it a lot and thought it was a nice to see Reynolds in a different role than himself for a change

ElricReturns - 10/18/2021, 7:05 AM

Good for him. Guy works hard.

Repian - 10/18/2021, 7:17 AM

I hope Ryan enjoys his vacation. He can go to Australia and go fishing with Hugh Jackman in a boat. xD

Tasmaniac - 10/18/2021, 8:24 AM

@Repian - And then make a musical together 😜

Matador - 10/18/2021, 10:01 AM

@Repian - Might be a bad idea to go to Australia at the moment.

WeaponXCII - 10/18/2021, 7:30 AM

Deadpool 3 is probably still far out enough in the slate, so I doubt that this even affects production.

RageDriver2401 - 10/18/2021, 7:35 AM

For the best, his brand of humour is a little saturated at this point. A break might be nice.

KWilly - 10/18/2021, 7:42 AM

Listened to a podcast that featured Reynolds. Had no idea he was pretty humble. At least from what I could tell anyway.

Witty af too, dude has a script in his head.

bkmeijer2 - 10/18/2021, 9:10 AM

@KWilly - the SmartLess podcast? Kinda wish that was a tv show with that trio and their guests.

KWilly - 10/18/2021, 9:27 AM

@bkmeijer - Yup, you got it, lol. Found that podcast not too long ago and I'm really enjoying it. I'm a big Arrested Development fan, so I had to check it out.

bkmeijer2 - 10/18/2021, 10:04 AM

@KWilly - it really makes me wanna rewatch (the first three seasons of) Arrested Development. Some of the best sitcom tv out there in my opinion

CAPTAINPINKEYE - 10/18/2021, 7:46 AM

A sabbatical for him means 3 weeks off.

Blergh - 10/18/2021, 7:55 AM

Didn't know a movie about 'A Christmas Carroll' as a musical was in the works, I'll certainly check that out. Especially since it stars Reynolds and Ferrell.

Can hardly blame Reynolds for taking some time off, he has seemingly shot three movies since Covid began (Red Notice, The Adam Project and this)

KingLeonidas - 10/18/2021, 8:36 AM

I am guessing sabbatical means a month off?

slickrickdesigns - 10/18/2021, 8:37 AM

Get ready for more Instagram videos of Ryan trying to convince Hughe Jackman to wear yellow spandex for his next Halloween party.

theFUZZ008 - 10/18/2021, 9:10 AM

"DEADPOOL 3 Star"....

sKeemAn - 10/18/2021, 10:28 AM

I'm all for humans taking a break from their regular jobs to get their mind back in shape. This needs to be more common practice. Mental health is important.

LSHF - 10/18/2021, 12:15 PM

Excellent. This gives him more time to work on the Deadpool 3 script (with the other writers).

globaltravels - 10/18/2021, 1:40 PM

Ryan decides to take a break and the whole MCU slate gets delayed. Coincidence?

TheOtherOn - 10/19/2021, 4:37 AM

@globaltravels -

John456 - 10/18/2021, 1:42 PM

I really like Ryan Reynolds but it would be even better if he just completely left the MCU completely.

YonnyLayna - 10/18/2021, 3:50 PM

I Guess In Multiverse of Madness SPider-Man goes to the Sonyverse and Deadpool joins.

4thMaster - 10/18/2021, 4:51 PM

His youngest kid is about 2 years old, they're all pretty young according to Wikipedia, so it will nice of him to take a long break and spend more time with his family. The man has been on a roll for a while now so more power to him.

TheOtherOn - 10/19/2021, 4:35 AM

Not only he knows how to market himself, it also looks like he knows exactly when to step back, take a break and freshen up his and people's mind. Too much of Ryan Reynolds can be a thing too 😁

DEADPOOL 3 Star Ryan Reynolds Reveals He's Taking A "Little Sabbatical" From Making Movies

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