Despite $820,000,000 in Riches, Dwayne Johnson Failed as Ryan Reynolds Bagged $88 Billion Franchise Role

Ryan Reynolds is not just a Hollywood actor; he’s a savvy businessman with a keen eye for opportunities. Beyond his acting career, Reynolds has dabbled in various ventures over the years. The Wrexham owner previously secured a role in the highest-grossing franchise, which boasts a staggering $88 billion in revenue. What’s even more interesting is that Reynolds had to outshine Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to get this role.

Along with Dwayne Johnson, Hugh Jackman, and Mark Wahlberg also desired this role. Despite their individual fame, the chances they had weren’t equal. Wahlberg was a newcomer to voice acting, whereas Jackman and Johnson had experienced it once, and Reynolds had done it twice.

Reynolds bagged a role in the highest-grossing franchise over ‘The Rock’

The highest-grossing media franchise of all time is none other than Pokemon. Since its inception in 1996, the franchise has amassed an astounding $88 billion in revenue. The announcement of an ultimate live-action Pokemon adaptation piqued the interest of Hollywood’s elites, including Ryan Reynolds.

Reynolds’s dedication to the role was evident from the beginning. He described immersing himself deeply in the character and shared a lighthearted anecdote about leaving his daughters at school when he heard he had got the role. “You know… I lived it, I breathed it, I became the character, I spent the entire year as Detective Pikachu”.

“I was on my way to pick up my daughters from school when I heard that I got the role. Well, I didn’t show up at school because Detective Pikachu, he doesn’t know who those two little girls are,” Reynolds humorously recounted.

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Despite the tough competition from the likes of Dwayne Johnson, it was Ryan Reynolds who eventually clinched the iconic role of Detective Pikachu. The movie turned out to be a massive success, grossing a staggering $433.9 million worldwide. In recent times, the Hollywood star has been pretty busy with his soccer club Wrexham. A few days ago, the Welsh soccer club drew with a 5-5 scoreline! Let’s dive deeper.

Ryan Reynolds reacts to the Wrexham draw

In a recent thrilling match, Wrexham staged an impressive comeback against Swindon Town, resulting in a remarkable 5-5 draw. Despite trailing 4-1 at halftime, Wrexham showcased resilience by netting two goals within four minutes after the break.

Even as defeat seemed inevitable with Swindon leading 5-3, last-minute heroics from James Jones and Elliot Lee secured a dramatic tie. A passionate supporter, Reynolds took to social media to share his astonishment, tweeting, “So much heart. #NeverLeaveAWrexhamMatchEarly.”

Currently, The Red Dragons stand in 15th position after four games in League Two. With one win, two draws, and two losses, the team’s performance is still taking shape under the leadership of manager Phil Parkinson.

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