Ryan Reynolds cast as sarcastic super hero
Los Angeles, AP - In a surprise move, some Hollywood studio cast the affable Ryan Reynolds as the main character in their latest superhero film where the costumed vigilante fights justice with a sardonic wit.
"We really had to search long and hard for a handsome actor with chiseled good looks that brought earnest smug to the character," said the studio executive, "And we were astounded to see this test footage with [Ryan] Reynolds acting cocky and sarcastic - it was range we never knew he had."
Reynolds, best known for his roles in The Amityville Horror and The Nines, has struggled against being typecasted as a serious, brooding actor. The above average director, who will helm this light, adventure picture - in what is sure to be as stretch for him - had initial reservations about casting Reynolds.
"See, this guy isn't like all the other superheroes," said the director, "He's a real cheeky f-----. And I wasn't sure he was capable of biting sarcasm and deadpan delivery, but he knocked it out of the ballpark."
The fan community, which had been campaigning Reynolds for the role since it was leaked that a script was being written, was notably excited.
"Ryan Reynolds is perfect for this character," wrote one Internet fan on his message board, "He perfectly captures the emotional depth that this character needs - also he is muscular and really sarcastic."
Reynolds will reportedly get into shape for the role by banging his ridiculously hot wife repeatedly, and practicing his acting chops with Dane Cook.
