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Now, Reynolds takes to social media to react to criticism of his Actors on Actors appearance. The original post from @drivcmycar made a subtly snide comment, noting "andrew garfield talking about playing a husband and father who’s wife decides to forgo cancer treatment and ryan reynolds talking about playing deadpool." Defending this unlikely pairing, Reynolds agrees that "Andrew's a genius," but maintained his desire to "speak up in defense of comedy." While drama is more overtly difficult, he noted that comedy "has an added dimension in that it’s meant to look and feel effortless."

What Reynolds' Statement Means For Deadpool & Comedy

Comedy Is Often Underappreciated

On its face, Reynolds and Garfield's Actors on Actors pairing is not the most obvious. Other duos on the list are a lot more logical, such as Drew Starkey and Harris Dickinson, who both play young adult love interests of those decades older than them in Queer and Babygirl, respectively. Reynolds is also one of the few comedic actors on the list, which includes many dramatic actors like Zendaya, Adrien Brody, and Daniel Craig. As such, Reynolds and Garfield are one of the more unlikely pairings on the Actors on Actors list.

That said, Reynolds makes some very noteworthy points about the importance of recognizing comedy's difficulty and value. While awards ceremonies like the Golden Globes and the Emmys do recognize comedy as its own distinguished category, too often do the Oscars neglect the year's major comedies when it comes to choosing their Best Picture nominees. Reynolds, however, recognizes that "both disciplines are beautiful," drama and comedy, emphasizing the value of each.

Our Take On The Actors On Actors Pairing

This Could Lead To A Fascinating Conversation

While some might still think it is a mismatch, I think that Garfield and Reynolds could create one of the more interesting conversations on the Actors on Actors slate this year. Both are seasoned, veteran actors in their own right. However, Reynolds' career and Garfield's career have operated in very different spheres over time, with Garfield's work generally skewing far more dramatic than Reynolds'. Reynolds' deep appreciation for both drama and comedy, however, proves that he can participate in a thoughtful acting discussion for the show, even if the character of Deadpool is far more goofy.

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