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Jake Gyllenhaal Believes Ryan Reynolds Should Have Been Nominated For An Academy Award For DEADPOOL |
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Friday, 27 January 2017 07:37 |
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After getting a lot of attention from several major industry guilds, fans were hopeful that Tim Miller's Deadpool might get some love at The Academy Awards this year, but unfortunately the movie failed to pick up any nominations - not even for Best Adapted Screenplay, which many felt was a no brainer.
Though most hopes were pinned on a very slim shot at Best Picture, one actor believes the focus should have been placed on Ryan Reynolds' lead performance as The Merc with a Mouth.
When asked if he believed there were any snubs this year during an interview with EW, Jake Gyllenhaal (Nocturnal Animals) was full of praise for Reynolds' work in the film.
"We talk about brilliant performances all the time, you know, the actors who tear themselves apart for their roles, which I’m a believer in. But then I look at Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool’ and I say, ‘No one can do that but him.’ That is truly, purely him. Read more: |
