Ryan Reynolds, who once turned a dull box office scene into a frenzy with Deadpool & Wolverine, is now leveling up to even bigger and better things. As he swooped in to save the Marvel Cinematic Universe and make his mark as the Marvel Jesus, he also managed to step into the spotlight of his wife Blake Lively’s blockbuster success. But his superpowers do not confine themselves to in-house efforts, since Addison Rae is teasing an exciting new project with the Canadian superstar, cranking up the anticipation to astronomical heights. 

While Reynolds basks in the glow of his well-deserved billion-dollar victory lap, Rae recently spilled the beans on their fresh collaboration and the dazzling roster of stars it includes.

American singer and songwriter Addison Rae recently chatted with Nick Major on this week’s Spout Podcast episode on Spotify, reflecting on her career’s exciting rise. When asked about her future plans, the conversation turned to her work on the Ryan Reynolds film, Animal Friends. While Rae chose not to divulge much of the details, she capitalized on the opportunity by highlighting the film’s comedy—a genre Reynolds is a pro and always hits out of the park.

Rae mentioned that while more details about the film are still on the horizon, the anticipation is already thrilling. The host then shifted the focus to the impressive cast of this star-studded feature, which includes Reynolds, Rae, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Lil Rel Howery, Joaquim de Almeida, and Hudson Yang. The film is set to hit theaters in the United States on August 15, 2025.

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For anyone distracted by Deadpool & Wolverine’s epic run as the top R-rated release ever, here is the scoop on Animal Friends and everything you need to know about Reynolds and Rae’s upcoming project.

Animal Friends is an upcoming American animated road action comedy directed by Peter Atencio and penned by Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. Announced in April 2023, Addison Rae joined the star-studded cast just a month later, with DNEG revealing that production had kicked off in June 2023. Ryan Reynolds is not just lending his star power to the film; he has also stepped in as an executive producer alongside Cale Boyter and Namit Malhotra. 

The production is a collaborative effort between Columbia Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Prime Focus, and Reynolds’ own banner, Maximum Effort. Given Reynolds’ knack for turning projects into box office hits, his role as executive producer is a strong indicator of Animal Friends’ potential for blockbuster success, much like the sensational run of Deadpool & Wolverine. For anyone still unsure, Reynolds might just let 2025 do the talking.

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