Actor Ryan Reynolds is one of the most influential and successful actors in the entertainment industry right now. Known for his humor and talent, the actor has starred in various movies throughout his career. In 2016, Reynolds was offered a major role in director Daniel Espinosa’s movie, Life, however, Reynolds had to make a major decision.
Initially, Reynolds was offered the lead role in the science-fiction horror movie, however, there were several reasons why Reynolds had to reject it, but he didn’t leave the project. Instead, he took a small role of a character that was killed off early in the film, and the lead role went to actor Jake Gyllenhaal.
Ryan Reynolds rejected this lead role
Director Daniel Espinosa’s 2017 science-fiction horror movie, Life, delivered a thrilling and chilling cinematic experience for the audience. With its remarkable cast, the film managed to captivate the audience. In the movie, actor Ryan Reynolds played the role of Rory Adams, however, he was offered a different role initially.
Reynolds was offered the role of David Jordan, but the actor turned it down as other Hollywood projects, including The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017), kept him occupied at the time. Ultimately, that role went to actor Jake Gyllenhaal, another star known for his iconic performances.
Life earned over $100 million at the global box office
Life narrated the story of the six-member crew of the International Space Station who made one of the most important discoveries in human history: extraterrestrial life on Mars. As they conduct their research, things quickly escalate as the predatory creature evolves and hunts them down.
Life kept viewers on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere. As the creature, named “Calvin,” rapidly evolves and becomes a deadly threat, it hunts down the crew one by one, creating a tense vibe. With a budget of $58 million, this went on to gross over $100 million worldwide. The film received mostly positive reviews and was praised for its acting, visuals, and screenplay but was compared to the film it was inspired by, 1979’s Alien.
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