In Hollywood, Ryan Reynolds is renowned for his razor-sharp wit. Yet beneath the veneer of witty banter lies a heart of gold that consistently extends personal gestures of affection towards his co-stars. Regardless of success, Reynolds remains a steadfast support for his peers. Therefore, when Walker Scobell undertook the lead role in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Reynolds seized every opportunity to commend the actor for his remarkable on-screen performance.

Scobell, in turn, openly acknowledged the frequent expressions of praise from Reynolds, revealing that his time on the set was consistently uplifted by his tokens of appreciation.

Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell go way back but the bond they have created feels fresh each time they address one another. Hence, at the integration launch of Hulu and Disney+ at their exclusive reception, when Variety posed the question to the 15-year-old regarding Reynolds’ take on his success and if he sent him the nod for his performance, Scobell wasted little time to wave the greenlight. The Adam Project actor confessed that indeed “he has texted” him “a couple of times”.

Scobell added that the two “have gone back and forth about how crazy everything has been” while confessing how “great” it is to be in touch with him despite the duo not working on any current project for now. Furthermore, Scobell also admitted how he misses Reynolds a lot but thanks to his constant reachouts, the spark of their bond remains as lively as ever. 

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Probably also why, when Walker Scobell blew the candles for his 15th birthday, Reynolds could not help but pen a heartfelt wish for his budding co-star.

On Walker Scobell's birthday, Ryan Reynolds took to Instagram to send warm birthday wishes to the emerging star, along with a special acknowledgment of his talent. The two, who shared the screen in The Adam Project in 2022, have not only been supportive of each other professionally but also personally. Hence, in his wish, Reynolds did not flinch from admitting how he “loved every single second of shooting this movie with this talented and hilarious fella”. 

Their chemistry on screen has been remarkable, with Scobell even earning the nickname mini Reynolds for his comedic prowess. This wit was evident in The Adam Project and has further shone through in the Percy Jackson series. Therefore, it is quite evident that the two remain in close contact, given how Scobell's behavior often mirrors that of Reynolds.

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