Speaking with
The Playlist while promoting
Safe House, frequent CBM actor Ryan Reynolds talks about his next venture in the genre,
R.I.P.D. - based on the Dark Horse graphic novel of the same name. Reynolds says that he 'would like' the film to have a sequel, even saying that (plot-wise) it's set up for such a sequel if the first film's successful...
"I'm hoping to be able to work with all those people again," Reynolds said.
"It could be a franchise. It certainly is set up, plot-wise, for a sequel. But nobody's signed on for that just yet. We would like it to be [a film series.]" Below is some plot info surrounding the graphic novel/film...
The Dark Horse comic R.I.P.D. is adapted by Universal Pictures with this fantasy crime film focusing on a newly deceased cop (Ryan Reynolds) who's drafted into a squad of zombie cops that battle the supernatural. Red's Robert Schwentke directs, with Jeff Bridges co-starring as his partner and Kevin Bacon playing the villain. Do you think
R.I.P.D. has potential to be another big CBM franchise? Share your thoughts below in the usual place.
The other cast members include Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon and Mary-Louise Parker. The film is scheduled to hit theaters June 28th, 2013.
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