T.J. Miller Calls Ryan Reynolds a ‘Good Friend Now,’ Two Years After Saying ‘I Would Not Work With Him Again’: Returning for ‘Deadpool 4’ Would Be ‘Awesome’

As a seasoned cinema enthusiast with decades of movie-watching under my belt, I must confess that I’ve witnessed a plethora of unexpected twists and turns in Hollywood, but none quite as intriguing as the recent detente between T.J. Miller and Ryan Reynolds.

I’ve had a change of heart about rejoining the “Deadpool” film franchise alongside Ryan Reynolds. During a chat on SiriusXM’s “The Bonfire,” I shared that we recently caught up, which was quite enjoyable. Previously, I mentioned on “The Adam Carolla Show” that I didn’t believe Reynolds held me in high regard, but it seems things might be looking up for us working together again in the future. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

Miller mentioned earlier, ‘I believe we’re speaking now.’ He’s been an incredible friend lately, and it seems to him that participating in ‘Deadpool 4’ could be simply fantastic,” the paraphrased version reads.

T.J. Miller starred as the bartender Weasel in the first two “Deadpool” movies, where he often shared the screen with Reynolds. Miller had already filmed his scenes for “Deadpool 2” when he was accused of sexual assault in 2017. The following year when the sequel opened in theaters, Miller was arrested for allegedly making a fake bomb threat on an Amtrak train. Prosecutors eventually dismissed the case. Miller was also accused in 2018 of bullying his “Silicon Valley” co-star Alice Wetterlund on set, which he denied. He was not asked to return as Weasel in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

In 2022, Miller shared with Carolla that Reynolds was excessively rude towards him during the filming of “Deadpool”, portraying the profane superhero. However, it wasn’t just anyone he was mean to; it was as if he was targeting the character of Weasel. As Miller put it, “He would say things like, ‘What’s great about you, Weasel? You’re not the star, but you do just enough exposition that it’s funny, and then we can leave and get back to the real movie…’ I found it peculiar, listened quietly, thought it was strange, and then left the set when they called ‘cut’.

Miller went on to explain, “That’s precisely the reason for his statement. To be clear, I’m no match for his humor, and I haven’t had as many film roles as him either. As for collaborating with him again, that’s not in the cards. I wish him well, though, given his exceptional performance in ‘Deadpool.’ Frankly, it feels strange to me that he holds a grudge against me.

Miller further labeled Reynolds as “a somewhat insecure individual,” and remarked, “His comedy skills are exceptional; so swift and amusing that even when his face is concealed, he’s hilarious! I admire him as a comedian, but after he became incredibly famous from the first ‘Deadpool’, it seems like something shifted. It’s like he was saying, ‘Look at me now?’

Miller believes Reynolds might not feel fondly towards him, and found it odd the way he showed this, Miller stated. However, he wants to make clear that he holds no grudges or ill feelings towards Reynolds.

It seems that the relationship between Miller and Reynolds has undergone a shift, as evident by Miller’s recent change of opinion about Reynolds and his decision to work with Michael Bay again after earlier criticism of the director’s conduct.

Miller recently explained that, after working with Michael Bay on ‘Transformers 4’, he was unsure if they would collaborate again. He admitted, “I remember thinking, given the challenges we faced with a $300 million production, it seemed unlikely. But considering our friendship has grown since then, I’d be willing to help him out with just about anything now.

Head over to SiriusXM’s “The Bonfire” to listen to Miller’s latest interview in its entirety.

2024-11-14 23:18

T.J. Miller Calls Ryan Reynolds a ‘Good Friend Now,’ Two Years After Saying ‘I Would Not Work With Him Again’: Returning for ‘Deadpool 4’ Would Be ‘Awesome’

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