Ryan Reynolds & Jodie Comer on Filming ''Free Guy' | PEOPLE

In this exclusive interview with Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer, the actors open up about their highly anticipated new film Free Guy, how much they’ve enjoyed each other’s work over the years, and how thrilled they are that audiences will finally get to experience Free Guy in theaters.
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[@MKelly-pm1np]

Jodie can do no wrong. A once in a generation talent

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

​@@jon8004 Was Jodie Comer braucht, sind gute und anspruchsvolle Filmrollen und gute Drehbücher. Die Zeit der 50 iger und 60 iger Jahre ist leider vorbei. Das waren noch große Hollywood Filme mit grossen Schauspielern. Heutzutage sind die Filme zum größten Teil nur noch Schrott. Und die Schauspieler sind auch nicht mehr das was sie mal waren.

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

​@@jon8004 Ja, ein paar gute Filme gibt's noch. Meryl Streep ist eine klasse Schauspielerin. Aber die Schauspielerinnen müssen heutzutage viel Haut und Erotikszenen drehen, das gab's früher nicht so. Früher ging's noch ein bisschen gesittet zu. Früher waren auch die Drehbücher und Dialoge viel durchdachter und die Handlung an sich auch. Denken Sie nur an den Film " Giganten " mit James Dean, Liz Taylor und Rock Hudson. Ich weiß nicht ob Sie den gesehen haben. Habe eine sehr große DVD Sammlung an alten Filmen der 50iger und 60 iger Jahre. Heute werden viel Action Filme gedreht, die Dialoge sind meist nichtssagend. Wenn ein Film mit Meryl Streeb oder Robert Redford kommt die gucke ich immer.

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

​@@jon8004 Das stimmt mit den Werten, die hatten andere. Aber vielleicht sollten wir wieder zu diesen Werten zurück kommen, denn die Zeit damals war schöner. Wir sollten uns wieder auf diese Werte besinnen. Die Gesellschaften von heute brechen überall nur noch zusammen, die Gewalt und Kriminalität, auch hier in Deutschland nimmt immer mehr zu. Es ist keine schöne Zeit mehr.

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

Na ja, jeder hat eben eine andere Meinung und das ist auch gut so. Filme, ob alt oder neu hinterlassen eben bei jedem eine andere Faszination. Bei mir liegt das wohl daran, das ich eher ein nostalgischer Typ bin und den alten Zeiten nach trauere. Aber was Stanley Kubrick gesagt hat, stimmt schon. Und wenn, wie Sie sagen, die Schauspieler heutzutage eine bessere Leistung abgeben, so ist am Ende der Film und die Handlung, entscheidend dafür, das man sich den Film am Ende auch im Kino ansehen möchte. Und daran scheitert es oft. Vor nicht allzu langer Zeit befand sich die Kinobranche in einem Abwärtstrend, weil keiner mehr ins Kino gegangen ist und die Filme nicht das Interesse der Besucher geweckt haben. Vielleicht hat sich das ja jetzt geändert ? Das weiß ich leider nicht. Aber ich glaube schon. Hollywood hat sich eher auf Actionfilme spezialisiert. Die sprechen das junge Publikum an. Europäische Filme, mag ich eigentlich lieber, die sprechen jung und alt an. Aber na ja, man kann es sehen wie man will.

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

Ja, das stimmt. Aber vielleicht ändert sich das doch noch mal.

[@joshuagarbett]

Casually rubbing my chin to try and see if I have a double one

[@ToeTag1968]

You can tell Ryan's smart mouth wanted to comment on Jodie's "banging on about it" comment but his married brain stopped him.

[@fergalhughes165]

I thought her comment maybe confused him a little, being uniquely British slang

[@zjpdarkblaze]

what timestamp she said that?

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@zjpdarkblaze Early. 0:21 or so.

[@joefriedman9843]

I figured this movie would be entertaining but man it was soooo much better than I expected. They were both fantastic. She's going to be a huge star.

[@doug3691]

I'm hoping this movie has a longer, Director's Cut, at some point.

[@Rick_Foley]

Now, watching the trailers I'm like, "Didn't see that. Didn't see that..."

[@milan4ever]

This movie was so entertaining. I feared it would be dumb but it was really funny and even moving at times. Watched it mostly for Jodie and she did not disappoint. Since this interview the girl won her second BAFTA for Help and 4 awards for her stage debut in Prima Facie (including Olivier Award which is British equivalent for Tony Award) which starts previews on Broadway tomorrow.

[@KindCountsDeb3773]

What lovely people ! Hollywood sometimes gets a bad rap, but there are good, kind, happy people living there. And they create and we get to enjoy it! I will follow these two in their films, tv, etc. And hope the movie is a smash !

[@catwinter9609]

Loved 'Your Helen Mirren. Get it the F@!K together now!'

[@previouslyachimp]

*You're

[@shuebyyy]

Jodie dialled all the way down on her real accent. She’s so talented

[@icarus3604]

Why though?

[@shuebyyy]

@@icarus3604 so Americans can understand her

[@icarus3604]

@@shuebyyy That can’t be the reason..

[@shuebyyy]

@@icarus3604 I’m from England mate and her scouse accent is strong

[@icarus3604]

@@shuebyyy But she can/could still be understood with her scouse accent. Is she dumbing down because she feels she can’t be understood or because she’s ashamed of her heritage? Either way, it feels like she’s sold out. She’s great on screen and is a master at the accents but I do think she should just be herself when being interviewed. BTW… If you think her Scouse accent is strong, you should meet my Mrs!!

[@lesliebarrueta5605]

Loved these actors together, hopefully there is a sequel!

[@Khofax]

This whole interview is basically slinging compliments back and forth

[@LindaMChristie]

A superb film! I saw it last night and loved it - and I don't know anything about video games.

[@ssg8tee]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen so far! ❤️👍Jodie Comer..she’s amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@kbaylor123]

Omg these two! 🥰

[@Thornus_______]

Jodie is a cutie

[@22dammit]

i've been waiting for over a year to see it. i'm so excited the day is finally here!!!!

[@the_rest_is_confetti]

I love that Ryan loves Killing Eve!!

[@angieburr1122]

Love Jodie comer she is so talented and beautiful so please at all her success keep it up Jodie your a true ⭐️❤️

[@SunShine-vb8jo]

She scares me!That face!

[@angieburr1122]

How can you be scared of a beautiful face like Jodie’s she’s just great in killing eve ❤️

[@KenLantern]

Loved the Movie I can't wait to seeing it again soon

[@stewiebility]

Jodie......☺️🥺😖😛😍

[@peightonsmith4224]

I really hope they become an iconic duo that makes movies together! Like Jen Aniston and Adam Sandler

[@peightonsmith4224]

@Adam Ratman no.

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

Da gibt's aber bessere Schauspieler, mit denen sie Filme machen könnte.

[@Montas19]

The best Ryan Reynolds' film is Van Wilder, followed by the Deadpool films and then Chaos Theory and Foolproof.

[@sunshine3068]

Movie was awesome! Ryan a total star!Jodie’s face still scares me a bit from Killing Eve. Her eyes are just scary!

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

Ich halte den Reynolds für keinen guten Schauspieler.

[@jeeptransport-tutorials7761]

The only thing that peeeeved me off about the movie's end was that that Antwan didn't get prison time and got off the hook for doing something so illegal :D

[@Aoi_blues]

The story is kinda unique for me. It's great ❤

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

she gets so uncomfortable when ppl rave about her which happens often lmao

[@sergejstocelovskis8324]

Free Guy the best movie in 2021!!!

[@michael-101]

It was perfect acting, first of all by Jodie Comer, who played two very different roles brilliantly.

[@preztrump4310]

I remember he was in Worcester Massachusetts and he did a scene. I had to go to Suboxone clinic tht day

[@TheMentolnomad]

This Reynolds dude has the most nasally voice , seems like an awkward fellow and his intellectual 🧐 crossed legged sitting 🪑 posture exposing his thigh is suspect 😂

[@andysmith1595]

He is hiding his Glock

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

Das ist ein Softie. 🙄🤐

[@vwestTube]

One question, when?😅

[@albertoeng6255]

Love her accent

[@robinsalario4372]

finally a sensor movie. not one with really long borring fights. :) i loved it. i am isfp.

[@gabrielabaeumann7098]

Rayen Reynold ist kein besonders guter Schauspieler. Jodie Comer spielt de gegen die Wand. Reynolds ist mir zu softi

[@johnny7611]

Jodie use Hyper X headphones. I must now purchase a pair. Marketing win

[@myrineae]

Ah you had to really tone down your accent. Too bad!

[@dy7987]

Jodie baby ❤️

[@CBDuRietz]

I wonder what would have happened if it turned out Jodies favorite Ryan Reynolds movie was Green Lantern.

[@terrorazeing]

I mean, there's also a slight chance that it is lowkey Ryan and Blake's favorite movie since that's where they first met each other 😅

[@Randomname3498]

Great interview!

[@langleychannelvideos]

Great chemistry awesome movie

[@tacitamorgan5703]

,👌😀🎲🎲🔃

[@joshuagarbett]

Just friends

[@joshuagarbett]

I don’t

[@lespukh]

How is she so awkward? She can act, can't she? I'd like to watch a movie with Reynolds, but this unenthusiastic gal ruins it. Also, I'm sensing unsupported metoo allegations against Reynolds coming in the future )

[@charleyc2501]

Weird comment and she's an incredible actress she's won awards for killing eve, this is her first big Hollywood film and Ryan has been doing press like this for years you need to chill out. I recommend watching her work before passing judgement. Weird that you felt the need to comment so much shit honestly.

[@lespukh]

@@charleyc2501 The thing about acting was obviously an irony. I haven't watched her movies, but she looks good in the trailer, I'm assuming she's a good actress. You said she's won awards, this means she definetely can act. I'm saying the interview is super awkward on her side. Ryan tries to entertain the audience or the jorno but she doesn't engage at all, very little smiling and so on. It's just not easy to watch her in that interview, she looks super bothered (or annoyed) by smth. My guess - by Ryan jokes, seems she finds them offensive. Metoo crap lurks somewhere there (or not), I'm just speculating. Just watch the original interview, it's super cringe up until half the time, you'll notice what I'm talking about

[@garywagner2466]

@@lespukh, baloney. These interviews are notoriously insipid, and Comer is clearly being very careful with what she says about her first big budget film. How can you not understand that? Reynolds has done dozens more film interviews, even for disasters like “Green Lantern” that he makes fun of himself. If you haven’t watched “Killing Eve,” you have no concept of the talent she has. Why comment on something you clearly know nothing about?

[@caricue]

@@lespukh British people are notoriously bad at taking compliments. You can see how happy she is when she is complimenting everyone else, but as soon as Ryan starts talking about how good she is, she gets weird.

[@g_rak]

@@caricue this is the answer. We Brits don't take compliments well.