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[[File:Ryan Reynolds.png|thumb|Ryan Reynolds]]
{{wp|Ryan Reynolds}} has been cast as Pikachu in the upcoming {{bp|Detective Pikachu (movie)|''Detective Pikachu'' movie}}. In addition to providing voice talents, Reynolds will also portray the character via motion capture. Reynolds is most known for his role as {{wp|Deadpool}} in the 2016 film ''{{wp|Deadpool (film)|Deadpool}}''.


Ryan Reynolds, most famous for his role as Deadpool in last year's winter blockbuster of the same title, has been cast as the title role as Pikachu in the upcoming ''Detective Pikachu'', Bulbanews has learned.
Other actors confirmed to appear in the film are {{wp|Justice Smith}}, who will play the male lead, and {{wp|Kathryn Newton}}, who will play the female lead Lucy. Lucy, a sassy journalist, goes on an adventure with the boy (played by Smith) and Detective Pikachu. Lucy also has a {{p|Psyduck}}.


The story was first reported by ''The Hollywood Reporter'', then quickly picked up by other outlets.
The film will be distributed by {{wp|Universal Studios}} in all markets except Japan, where {{wp|Toho}} will distribute the movie. A release date has not been confirmed.
 
The report says that, in addition to providing voice talents, Reynolds will also portray the character via motion capture.
 
Other details have been kept secret, due to co-producer Legendary Pictures keeping production "under the radar."
 
The film will be distributed by Universal Studios in all markets except Japan, where Toho will distribute the movie.
 
A release date has not been confirmed.

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