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Ryan Reynolds makes a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures

By Vaishnavi Shree
Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Productions got their three-year first-look development deal finally closed by Paramount Pictures.
The deal comprises motion picture development for all Maximum Efforts projects, at all budget levels.
It was only in 2018 that Reynolds and George Dewey came together and launched Maximum Effort after their successful collaborations on the two Deadpool films.

 

“We are so happy the next chapter of Maximum Effort will be written at Paramount,” Reynolds remarked. “The Deadpool movies would never have happened without Jim Gianopulos and Emma Watts and personally, I’ve come to rely on Emma’s incredible insights and instincts. Moviegoing deserves a comeback and we’re excited to help make it happen with Jim, Emma and the rest of the Paramount team.”

The deal marks a reunion for Reynolds, Gianopulos, the ex-head of Fox and Watts, the president of production. “Ryan is 100% committed to entertaining the audience and works tirelessly to do so,” Watts said. “His company is aptly named, and I’m thrilled to have Maximum Effort in the Paramount fold.”

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Vaishnavi Shree

Vaishnavi Shree is a first-year Journalism student at the University of Delhi. A media enthusiast, she writes extensively on Quora and makes podcasts for Spotify. Vaishnavi is currently working as an Entertainment Journalist at http://USAnewshour.com and can be contacted at vaishnavishree2001@gmail.com