Ryan Reynolds has been making headlines recently, though not for his usual silver-screen smash hits. Instead, buzz is swirling around some personal drama involving his wife, Blake Lively and actor Justin Baldoni. But let us not forget: beyond the tabloid whirlwind, the Deadpool actor has crushed it in the superhero game with massive blockbusters. Still, one eerie alien flick he starred in slipped past most radars—until now. Curious fans are suddenly asking: What is this mysterious extraterrestrial movie with Reynolds in the lead?

Ryan Reynolds, Hollywood’s go-to superhero, once starred in a gripping alien thriller that few paid attention to—now that it is sparking buzz, here is a rundown of the interstellar shocker.

Life (2017) stars Ryan Reynolds in a terrifying tale where astronauts aboard the International Space Station unknowingly bring back a hostile alien from Mars. What starts as a discovery of extraterrestrial life quickly turns into a nightmare, as the alien, named Calvin, grows rapidly, becomes increasingly violent, and starts picking off the crew one by one. Is it scary? On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 68%, with the site's critical consensus calling it "thrilling, well-acted," capturing the film's gripping tension and relentless fear factor.

Life, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, and Rebecca Ferguson, grossed $100.5 million worldwide. If you have not seen it yet, the film is available for streaming on Peacock in the US and Netflix internationally. Featuring a talented cast, including Hiroyuki Sanada and Ariyon Bakare, Life follows a crew aboard fighting a dangerous extraterrestrial organism. Meanwhile, Reynolds is reportedly exploring a Deadpool/X-Men team-up movie, solidifying his presence in both sci-fi and comic book films.

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After Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds famously claimed he had no plans for another solo Deadpool film—yet recent reports tell a different story, hinting at what is to come.

After Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds solidified his role as a creative force in the Marvel universe. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds is quietly planning his return to Deadpool—but not in a solo film. Instead, he is exploring a Deadpool movie that features X-Men characters, with Deadpool possibly taking a backseat. Reynolds is working on multiple treatments for an ensemble film, aiming to use X-Men in unexpected ways while keeping Deadpool’s presence impactful but limited.

The potential Deadpool/X-Men film is reportedly in the early stages. While Ryan Reynolds has not revealed which X-Men characters he is considering, Cynthia Erivo has reportedly expressed interest in playing Storm. While fans gushed over Reynolds' Deadpool & Wolverine, Hugh Jackman shared a complaint about Reynolds. Known for exploring multiple concepts before settling on the right one, Reynolds has proven his versatility not just in superhero films but also in sci-fi, as seen with his role in Life.

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