The scene opens on a stark, brightly lit room. It’s the kind of clinical setting that puts you on edge, like a dentist's office crossed with an interrogation room. Two figures sit awkwardly across from each other: Ryan Reynolds, looking dapper as ever, and Hugh Jackman, radiating a rugged charm. Between them sits a formidable-looking polygraph machine, its wires snaking out like metallic tentacles.
“Welcome, gentlemen,” a voice booms from off-camera. “Today, we’re going to delve into the truth.”
This is no ordinary interview. Ryan and Hugh are about to be subjected to a lie detector test, and judging by the mischievous glint in their eyes, they’re relishing every moment.
First up is Ryan, strapped into the polygraph while Hugh takes on the role of the inquisitor. The questions start innocently enough – real name, birthplace – with Ryan breezily confirming his identity as Ryan Rodney Reynolds, a Vancouver native (well, sort of – he throws in a curveball about being born in a place called Murrayville).
But the mood shifts as Hugh, clearly enjoying his newfound power, digs deeper. He probes into Ryan’s acting career, bringing up a high school drama class failure and his notorious aversion to singing auditions. Ryan, ever the showman, throws out self-deprecating quips, but the polygraph detects a hint of deception.
The interrogation takes a personal turn as Hugh asks about Ryan’s marriage to Blake Lively. With a hint of pride (and a touch of feigned exasperation), Ryan confirms that Blake is indeed his wife, adding that they'd rather endure a 24-hour "Paw Patrol" marathon than watch "Green Lantern" together again.
Then comes the question everyone’s been waiting for: “On July 27th, 2014, the test footage for the original 'Deadpool' leaked onto the Internet. Were you behind the leak?”
The tension in the room is palpable. Ryan hesitates, his eyes darting around nervously. “It's a great question,” he stammers, stalling for time.
“Just answer the question,” Hugh presses, relishing Ryan’s discomfort.
Finally, Ryan cracks, admitting with a sheepish grin, “I might have provided an assist.” He tries to play it cool, comparing himself to Scottie Pippen, but the polygraph has already registered his deception.
It’s Hugh’s turn in the hot seat, and Ryan’s ready with his own arsenal of probing questions. He kicks things off with a playful jab about Hugh’s age, prompting a hilarious retort about Paul Rudd’s seemingly eternal youth. The banter between these two is electric, a testament to their genuine camaraderie.
Ryan grills Hugh about his beloved Wrexham AFC, questioning whether attending a match was more enjoyable than watching the Kansas City Chiefs lose.
They delve into Hugh’s reign as People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, with Ryan poking fun at the accolade’s relevance (or lack thereof) in today’s world. Hugh takes it in stride, his self-deprecating humor shining through.
The questioning takes a cinematic turn as Ryan probes Hugh’s thoughts on the “X-Men” franchise versus the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hugh, ever the diplomat, tries to stay neutral, but the polygraph detects a flicker of preference for the MCU.
Finally, Ryan asks the burning question: "Is the only reason you came back to play Wolverine in 'Deadpool and Wolverine' so you could kick my ass on screen again?"
Hugh, with a twinkle in his eye, replies, "No." The polygraph confirms his honesty, but the doubt lingers in the air.
The lie detector test concludes with a playful exchange about the outrageousness of the whole charade. Have they stooped to new lows in the name of movie promotion? Absolutely. Are they having a blast doing it? Without a doubt.
As the lights dim and the cameras stop rolling, one thing is clear: the bromance between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is just as entertaining off-screen as it is on. And their upcoming film, "Deadpool and Wolverine," promises to be a hilarious, action-packed thrill ride.
