Marvel Studios’ hit film Deadpool & Wolverine has not only captivated audiences worldwide but also set new records. As the award season approaches, Ryan Reynolds is campaigning for the Academy Awards to introduce a dedicated category for stunt performers. On Wednesday, Reynolds took to social media to advocate for this change, sharing photos with the stunt team from Deadpool & Wolverine and emphasizing their crucial role in the film’s success.
Reynolds highlighted the absence of a stunt category at the Oscars, calling for its inclusion. “Stunt work doesn’t have a category at The Oscars and I hope that’ll change someday. So many films SMASHED it this year… Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Chaplin were stunt performers as well as filmmakers. Telling stories with their entire bodies,” he wrote.
He praised the stunt team for their exceptional work, noting their longstanding professional relationships. “The #DeadpoolAndWolverine stunt team over-delivered. Many are friends I’ve worked with for years, and I’ll spend the rest of my days doodling their names in my Heidi Stationary, dotting all the ‘i’s’ with little hearts.”
Reynolds also highlighted key members of his team, including alex Kyshkovych, his body double and fight coordinator. “He not only doubles me — he’s the Fight Coordinator. I’d take a sledgehammer to the face for Alex. Or rather, I’d ask alex to take a sledgehammer to the face for Alex,” Reynolds joked.
He also acknowledged Daniel Stevens, Hugh Jackman’s stunt double for Wolverine, with a humorous nod. “He’s been ‘Wolverining’ a long time. As we know, Wolverining is HARD. I’d ask alex to eat the crab salad I left on the dashboard for three straight days this past July for Dan,” Reynolds quipped.
Reynolds’ extensive post and heartfelt tribute to his stunt team have amplified the call for an oscar category for stunt work, gaining support from fans who have joined the conversation in the comments.
Deadpool & Wolverine, released on July 26, has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the second R-rated film to reach this milestone.
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