R.I.P.D released its sequel almost after a decade

Why did Ryan Reynolds Not Return to R.I.P.D 2?

Ryan Reynolds [http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ryan-reynolds] has been in the
industry for more than 3 decades now. And in each and every performance he has
ever delivered, the Canadian actor never fails to turn a stone of laughter and
wit for his characters. It is because of this quality that his Deadpool
character is the Merc with the Mouth. However, we are not here to talk about his
Deadpool Mercenary. In all the projects he has done thus far, seldom do we see
him not returning for a sequel (if there is one).

https://youtu.be/nt59JjtWFSU

But there are always exceptions. And in his case, it is the 2013 movie R.I.P.D.
Despite his pretty lively, irreverent, visually engaging, and now and then
almost actually witty execution of his character nick, he was not a part of the
2022 sequel. And the reasons are pretty sensible.


HERE’S WHY RYAN REYNOLDS WAS NOT A PART OF R.I.P.D 2: RISE OF THE DAMNED

The buddy cop comedy sees Ryan Reynolds’ team up with Jeff Bridges as they work
for the titular Rest In Peace Detective agency and find the souls who somehow
evaded the judgment day. Earning around $78 million against a production budget
of $150 million, the flick was unfortunately a box office bomb. And while the
years-long rumors of a sequel starring Reynolds were in the air, when it finally
made its debut almost a decade after, the flick did not star its main character.



Firstly, the reason could be that hiring Reynolds may cost them a lot. And
secondly, Rise of The Damned is actually a prequel. While the Canadian actor’s
gig takes place in modern-day Boston, they have set the 2022 movie in the Wild
West of the 1870s. Now it came as quite a surprise because Bridges’ character
was that of a lawman from the Wild West, but he is not a part of the sequel
either. One could perhaps assume that even though producers saw potential in the
script, hiring the two former actors would go far beyond the assumed budget.


SO WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED TO RYAN REYNOLDS’ CHARACTER IN THE OG R.I.P.D MOVIE?

Ryan Reynolds’ Nick Walker, after being shot to death by his corrupt partner,
joins R.I.P.D in the afterlife. The agency assigns him and Bridges’ Roy
Pulsipher to take down Deados. Towards the end, Walker’s former partner is
revealed to be Deados and they take him down. Walker’s success earns him a new
identity of a young girl scout, while Reynolds perhaps goes on to solve a
plethora of new missions, hence confirming his exit from the apparent prequel.

ALSO READ: Ryan Reynolds Leaves Fans in Awe, as He Shares the ‘Welcome to
Wrexham’ Soundtrack by Giosuè Greco
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-ryan-reynolds-leaves-fans-in-awe-as-he-shares-the-welcome-to-wrexham-soundtrack-by-giosue-greco/]

What are your thoughts about it? Do you think the Deadpool mercenary should have
starred in the 2022 flick? Do let us know in the comments below.

Prithvi Shah

Comment

Why did Ryan Reynolds Not Return to R.I.P.D 2? - Netflix Junkie

Home

Netflix News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Prithvi Shah is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie and has contributed over 650 articles. Having an English major, she has built expertise in journalistic writing, story writing, and reviewing. In her stint of over a year at NJ, Prithvi has developed a good understanding of putting forward a balanced and unbiased perspective without hurting the sentiments of millions of fans and readers across the globe. 

Prithvi finds joy in writing scripts for short films and implementing them successfully by being a part of the production team. She holds a black belt in Karate and when not immersed in the world of books and movies, you can find her playing the piano or exploring new places.

https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-why-did-ryan-reynolds-not-return-to-r-i-p-d-2

Why did Ryan Reynolds Not Return to R.I.P.D 2? - netflix-junkie

'The Root of the Game' on Netflix: Everything to Know About the Cast, Plot, and
Release Date

‘The Boroughs’ Ends After One Season as Netflix Pulls the Plug

“Honest and Brave”: Netflix’s ‘Maternal Instincts’ Director Hails Reagan
Hancock’s Fam Opening Up on Taylor Parker

Britt Lower Calls Journalism and Acting "Spiritual Cousins" as She Hypes
Netflix's 'I Will Find You'

Top 10 Suspense Thrillers to Watch on Netflix This June 2026

Eric Dane’s Highly Rated Post-Apocalyptic US Navy Drama to Land on Netflix This
June

52 weeks, 1 billion hours: Inside the unprecedented streaming dominance of
'KPop: Demon Hunters' on Netflix

'The American Experiment': All You Need to Know About the Netflix Docu-Series
Marking America's 250th Anniversary

Netflix Shuts Down Lionsgate Takeover Rumor amid M&A Speculations

<p><a href="http://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ryan-reynolds">Ryan Reynolds</a> has been in the industry for more than 3 decades now. And in each and every performance he has ever delivered, the Canadian actor never fails to turn a stone of laughter and wit for his characters. It is because of this quality that his <em>Deadpool</em> character is the Merc with the Mouth. However, we are not here to talk about his Deadpool Mercenary. In all the projects he has done thus far,<strong> seldom do we see him not returning for a sequel (if there is one).</strong></p>
<p>https://youtu.be/nt59JjtWFSU</p>
<p>But<strong> there are always exceptions.</strong> And in his case, it is the 2013 movie <em>R.I.P.D</em>. Despite his pretty lively, irreverent, visually engaging, and now and then almost actually witty execution of his character nick, he was not a part of the 2022 sequel. And the reasons are pretty sensible.</p>
<h2>Here&#8217;s why Ryan Reynolds was not a part of R.I.P.D 2: Rise of The Damned</h2>
<p>The buddy cop comedy sees Ryan Reynolds&#8217; team up with Jeff Bridges as they work for the titular Rest In Peace Detective agency and find the souls who somehow evaded the judgment day. Earning around $78 million against a production budget of $150 million, the flick was unfortunately a box office bomb. And while the years-long rumors of a sequel starring Reynolds were in the air, when it finally made its debut almost a decade after, the flick did not star its main character.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="R.I.P.D. 2 | Own it NOV 15 on Digital, Blu-ray &amp; DVD" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L_REOJnLLNI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Firstly, the reason could be that hiring Reynolds may cost them a lot. And secondly<strong>, <em>Rise of The Damned</em> is actually a prequel.</strong> While the Canadian actor&#8217;s gig takes place in modern-day Boston, they have set the 2022 movie in the Wild West of the 1870s. Now it came as quite a surprise because Bridges&#8217; character was that of a lawman from the Wild West, but he is not a part of the sequel either. One could perhaps assume that even though producers saw potential in the script, hiring the two former actors would go far beyond the assumed budget.</p>
<h2>So what exactly happened to Ryan Reynolds&#8217; character in the OG R.I.P.D movie?</h2>
<p>Ryan Reynolds&#8217; Nick Walker, after being shot to death by his corrupt partner, joins R.I.P.D in the afterlife. The agency assigns him and Bridges&#8217; Roy Pulsipher to take down Deados. Towards the end, Walker&#8217;s former partner is revealed to be Deados and they take him down. Walker&#8217;s success earns him a new identity of a young girl scout, while Reynolds perhaps goes on to solve a plethora of new missions, <strong>hence confirming his exit from the apparent prequel.</strong></p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-ryan-reynolds-leaves-fans-in-awe-as-he-shares-the-welcome-to-wrexham-soundtrack-by-giosue-greco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Reynolds Leaves Fans in Awe, as He Shares the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Soundtrack by Giosuè Greco</a></p>
<p>What are your thoughts about it? Do you think the Deadpool mercenary should have starred in the 2022 flick? Do let us know in the comments below.</p>


Ryan Reynolds Leaves Fans in Awe, as He Shares the ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
Soundtrack by Giosuè Greco

Amidst His Busy Schedule, Ryan Reynolds Is Ready to Move to ‘A Pizza Place’ With Maximum Effort

<p>NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; SEPTEMBER 21:  Ryan Reynolds is seen filming on location for &#8216;Imaginary Friends&#8217; in Coney Island on September 21, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)</p>


Celebrity Sightings In New York City &#8211; September 21, 2022

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1431223462-scaled.jpg

R.I.P.D released its sequel almost after a decade, but Ryan Reynolds was not a part of the gig because of sensible reasons

Prithvi Shah is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie and has contributed over 650 articles. Having an English major, she has built expertise in journalistic writing, story writing, and reviewing. In her stint of over a year at NJ, Prithvi has developed a good understanding of putting forward a balanced and unbiased perspective without hurting the sentiments of millions of fans and readers across the globe. Prithvi finds joy in writing scripts for short films and implementing them successfully by being a part of the production team. She holds a black belt in Karate and when not immersed in the world of books and movies, you can find her playing the piano or exploring new places.

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/Prithvi_Shah_NJ.png

description

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-why-did-ryan-reynolds-not-return-to-r-i-p-d-2/

Why did Ryan Reynolds Not Return to R.I.P.D 2?

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal