Ryan Reynolds Says Hosting the Oscars ‘Would Be a Dream,’ Talks Academy’s ‘Greatest’ Snub and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Success

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Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Ryan Reynolds’ brand of humor has made him a beloved star in Hollywood both on and off the screen, and it still doesn’t feel real to him — even when his movie “Deadpool & Wolverine” grosses more than $1.5 billion. “Deadpool & Wolverine” became a box office behemoth, pulling in an astounding $636 million domestically and securing its place as the 12th highest-grossing film in history.

It now sits just behind Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and ahead of Warner Bros.’ summer sensation “Barbie.” It’s also surpassed the 2019 thriller “Joker” to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever.

And among Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe juggernauts, “Deadpool 3” claims the seventh spot, having recently overtaken “Iron Man 3” globally.

Reflecting on his latest blockbuster with Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast, Reynolds describes the whirlwind of emotions watching “Deadpool & Wolverine” break records. “It feels great,” he says with a laugh, “but I don’t think you have a normal functioning nervous system if you can actually process that in any real way.” The modest deflection is classic Reynolds, but the actor takes serious pride in his work sharing how the film fosters unity through joy, an increasingly rare commodity in 2024: “I think people are looking for reasons to come together in smart and fun and unexpected ways.” On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, we speak with the Canadian actor, writer, and producer about the success of his Marvel superhero movie, in addition to what’s next for him, and whether or not he’s open to hosting the Oscars.