InFree Guy, a bank teller (Reynolds) who discovers he is actually abackground playerin an open-world video game decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way…before it is too late. Starring Ryan Reynolds,Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi,Free Guyis directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn and a story by Lieberman. The film is produced by Ryan Reynolds, p.g.a., Shawn Levy, p.g.a., Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti and Adam Kolbrenner with Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, George Dewey, Dan Levine and Michael Riley McGrath serving as executive producers.
ExplainingFree Guy, Ryan Reynolds toldABC 7, “We start off, and he’s a bank teller who is robbed every day and suffers all kinds of indignities. One day, he realizes he’s a background character and a video game. That premise just hooked me right in.
“I love the idea that he sort of hacks the system and figures out how to fight back,” Reynolds said. “The fact that he’s really just trying to make this world he lives in a better place is kind of noble and amazing. It’s a movie that takes you on a ride. It’s action, adventure, comedy, romance. But it can also emotionally punch you in the gut as well, which is, for me, the mark of a great film.”
With the success ofFree Guy, of course, we can look forward to the sequel that has already gotten the greenlight. With as much fun that has been described by the actors, creators and cameo appearances, we can bank on a star-studded blockbuster hit coming our way.
Disney+ has also released a new video highlighting all of the exciting originals and library content that will be available in 2022. The special look gives fans a preview of some of the most highly-anticipated titles coming next year, includingFree Guy,Eternals,The Book of Boba Fett,The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,Hocus Pocus 2,Limitless with Chris Hemsworth,Obi-Wan Kenobi,Ms. Marvel,She-Hulk,Moon Knightand more. Check it out!
Tune into Disney+ on June 23, 2025 to enjoyFree Guy. And be sure to keep your eyes peeled for their upcoming releases!
