Apple TV+ is in the awards mix for the Ryan Reynolds-Will Ferrell musical Spirited, in particular for the big song and dance number Good Afternoon that has made the shortlist.
This is a rip roaring full blown musical number, one that tests the stars ability to not only sing, but dance as well. Here, Reynolds, who suggested the song, discusses pulling it off with songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, best known for La La Land and for teaming with Hugh Jackman on The Greatest Showman.
The same Jackman who is publicly campaigned against the tune for fear that Reynolds will be extra insufferable when they reprise their superhero characters Deadpool and Wolverine. DEADLINE: This is quite a musical number, and if you guys get the nomination, it may be the first time for a nominated song that has the lyric “ass-less chaps.” RYAN REYNOLDS: That might be worthy of its 20/20 special.
It’s a fun fact, but there’s also something nice about an airy bottom. You want to feel the horse under you. Also, they say the perineum is the third eye. JUSTIN PAUL: Well, um, did you pronounce that correctly? REYNOLDS: Perineum.
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