Even when he’s not wearing Deadpool’s mask, Ryan Reynolds is always finding new ways to immerse himself in roles: like completely neglecting his family to play Detective Pikachu.
In a new promo posted by Reynolds on social media, the actor talks about preparing for the role on a mock show called “Outside the Actors’ Studio.” Amid black-and-white pictures of him reading Pokémon books, Reynolds discusses his technique and his ability to “vanish” into his roles.
“I was on my way to pick up my daughters when I heard I got the role. I didn’t show up at school,” he said. “Because Detective Pikachu doesn’t know who those two little girls are. He doesn’t have a wife. He’s a little yellow guy who lives in Rhyme City in a briar patch or something.”
Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively, was on hand to confirm this … and to let us know that there is no way their kids are going to see “Detective Pikachu.” But for those of you who are planning to see it, Reynolds would also like you to know that a new trailer for the film is coming out Tuesday, and the movie hits theaters on May 10.
Watch Reynolds’ new promo in the tweet below.
“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances” – Sanford Meisner. Point is, there’s a new Detective Pikachu trailer tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/g9dRTOJHL1
9 Stories That Show The Dark Side of 'Pokemon Go' (Photos)
"Pokemon Go" has brought kids and their parents together, brought a sales boost to many small businesses that suddenly became PokeStop locations and restored Pokemon to the mainstream cultural dominance it enjoyed during its heyday in the late 90s. But for every story of mass gatherings and unexpected new friendships formed, there's also been reports of gamers' Pokemon quests gone horribly wrong. Just remember to use caution when out and about collecting Pokemon.
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Shortly following the game's release, a 19-year-old in Riverton, Wyoming discovered a dead body while searching for water Pokemon along the Big Wind River. Other gamers have reported finding dead bodies while hunting for Pokemon off the beaten path.
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Reports also surfaced of criminals using the game to find popular PokeStops with the aim of mugging unsuspecting gamers who pass by. In O'Fallon, Missouri, police arrested teenage boys who had robbed several "Pokemon Go" users. The suspects were charged with first degree armed robbery.
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A similar robbery occurred on July 18, when a tourist from New Hampshire was hunting for Pokemon in Central Park and was held at gunpoint by two men. Police later tracked down the suspects using the victim's Find My iPhone app. Central Park has become a popular spot for New York "Pokemon Go" users, with large groups of gamers traveling together to find rare Pokemon.
In Ontario, Canada, a woman was arrested on assault charges after shooting a pellet gun from the roof of her apartment at a group of people playing the game.
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In Flagler County, Florida, a man fired gunshots at two teenagers who parked in front of his house after midnight when they discovered Pokemon on his street. The teenagers were not injured, though the gunshots left bullet marks on the vehicle and punctured one of the tires.
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"Pokemon Go" has inspired fans to go out and meet new people to hunt Pokemon with, but sometimes those meetups can take a nasty turn. In British Columbia, a 19-year-old woman met up with a 31-year-old man to play the game, only to end up calling the police after the man made sexual advances towards her.
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On July 28, an Australian Pokemon trainer crashed his car into a school building in Melbourne after he lost control of the vehicle while attempting to catch a Pokemon. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.
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A comic book artist in San Jose, California was attacked by a man with a knife while playing the game, sustaining a severe wound that required fifteen stitches. The victim told NBC Bay Area that his attacker thought he was recording him with his phone and didn't believe him when he explained he was just trying to catch Pokemon. He says the attack did not reduce his passion for the game.
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A few days after the San Jose attack, a student from San Joaquin Delta College was shot and killed while playing "Pokemon Go" near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Police are still investigating the incident.
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Have fun playing ”Pokemon Go,“ but make sure you stay safe while doing so
"Pokemon Go" has brought kids and their parents together, brought a sales boost to many small businesses that suddenly became PokeStop locations and restored Pokemon to the mainstream cultural dominance it enjoyed during its heyday in the late 90s. But for every story of mass gatherings and unexpected new friendships formed, there's also been reports of gamers' Pokemon quests gone horribly wrong. Just remember to use caution when out and about collecting Pokemon.
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ABC 10 Wyoming
