Ryan Reynolds to Star In and Co-Write Netflix Comedy UPSTATE

Netflix has just landed a new feature comedy titled "Upstate", which will be co-written by Ryan Reynolds and "Big Fish" scribe John August. Reynolds and August have previously worked together on the 2007 film "The Nines".

"Upstate" is intended to be a star vehicle for Reynolds, but the plot is a total mystery at this point. Reynolds and August will also executive produce, and the latter is also set to direct. This is Reynolds' latest project under his Maximum Effort production banner after joining the monster comedy "Everyday Parenting Tips".

Reynolds also previously collaborated with Netflix on Michael Bay's "6 Underground", and is waiting to resume filming on the action comedy "Red Notice", which also stars Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot. The "Deadpool" star is also attached to the Shawn Levy action comedy "Free Guy" and the sequel "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard".

August most recently scripted the Disney live action blockbuster "Aladdin", and also wrote the book series "Arlo Finch", and the Brett Haley-directed "Grease" prequel "Summer Lovin'".

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Product Description: Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) and Hope Davis (American Splendor) star in this clever, mind-bending thrill ride through the mind of an actor, a writer and video game designer who arguably controls them all.

The Nines consists of three short films, each featuring the same actors in different and sometimes overlapping roles. Together, three stories form a single narrative that explores the relationships between author and character, actor and role, creator and creation. Alternately funny and unsettling, The Nines is like a riddle where the answer is the question: How does it all add up?

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