“I can’t afford her...”- Ryan Reynolds Spills Beans About Blake Lively in MCU and His Dreams About It

Published 07/22/2024, 12:19 AM EDT

Hollywood lovebirds Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively sharing the screen together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been a long-held dream for fans. With their undeniable chemistry and proven acting prowess, the Hollywood power couple has been rumored to be in talks to join forces in an upcoming MCU project. Now, with Reynolds already on the bandwagon of Marvel heroes, chances are that he has been secretly meeting with Marvel executives to bring this dream to fruition.

As he teased in one of his latest interviews, it is clear that fans and Ryan Reynolds alike cannot wait to have Blake Lively in the MCU lot.

Ryan Reynolds would love to have Blake lively on-board with MCU

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In an exclusive interview with Phase Zero, Ryan Reynolds expressed his enthusiasm for teaming up with his wife, Blake Lively, on a Marvel project. "I can't afford her fee, but I would love that," Reynolds joked, maintaining the couple's tendency to showcase love in jabs and roasts. Despite the humor, Reynolds' desire to collaborate with Lively on a Marvel venture stays genuine, with fans eagerly awaiting the possibility.

With Marvel's reputation for surprise cameos and unexpected collaborations, the possibility of seeing Reynolds and Lively share the screen together in the MCU is not impossible. Rumors already have it that Blake Lively would star as Lady Deadpool in MCU’s upcoming bighit Deadpool & Wolverine. Although unconfirmed, the rumor highlighted Lively's action-hero potential and fueled hopes for a female-led Deadpool spinoff, with many envisioning her alongside Ryan Reynolds' merc-with-a-mouth.

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Even if there are no plans in motion, Reynolds’ hilarious, tongue-in-cheek remarks about his wife are all the content fans would want.

Ryan Reynolds considers Hugh Jackman his best friend over wife Blake lively

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In the same interview with Phase Zero, Ryan Reynolds took yet another lighthearted jab at his wife, Blake Lively, when asked about the possibility of working with her. "She's not half the friend that Hugh is," Reynolds said with a chuckle, referencing his close friend, Hugh Jackman. The playful remark kept alive the couple's years-old humorous dynamic. 

Despite the tongue-in-cheek comment, Reynolds' affection for Lively is well-known, and the prospect of them collaborating on a Marvel project remains an exciting one. With their witty banter and playful jabs, the couple's on-screen partnership would undoubtedly bring a unique and entertaining dynamic to the MCU.

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What do you think of Ryan Reynolds roping in Blake Lively in the MCU? Let us know in the comments below. 

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