Some two years after it was first announced to be in the works, Ryan Reynolds comments on the ongoing development of the Dragon's Lair movie and how it can change Hollywood. Reynolds' involvement in the live-action adaptation for Netflix was first revealed in 2020, with The Adam Project star also set to produce the movie adaptation of the iconic video game through his production company, Maximum Effort. However, since the initial breaking of the news, little else has been revealed about the project, until now.

Reynolds broke the silence on the Dragon's Lair movie in an interview with Collider for his upcoming musical-comedy Spirited, confirming the innovative nature of the production. He expressed appreciation for Netflix's approach and their willingness to experiment with technological forms. Describing the video game-turned-film as a "living, breathing thing," he emphasized that the film would go beyond mere sit-down entertainment viewing. See what Reynolds shared below:

"I can say that Netflix has approached Dragon's Lair in a spirit of partnership that I've never really seen before. They're taking such a swing with it. How we're approaching it and attacking it and what we're doing with it, I think will be pretty surprising to a lot of people. In its scope I mean. And I'm not sure, but I don't think anyone's ever tried it before quite like this. So I'm curious to see how it'll go. It really intersects in a unique way with technology that I've never been privy to in the entertainment industry. So they're taking some kind of pretty innovative stabs at this particular IP in a way that I'm blown away with. And I'm excited that they're as along for the ride as we are."

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How Dragon's Lair Could Replicate The Style Of The Arcade

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The arcade game Dragon's Lair follows Dirk the Daring, a knight who sets out to rescue Princess Daphne from her captors: the evil dragon Singe and the wizard Mordoc. Dragon's Lair was revolutionary for allowing players to choose their story paths, in addition to the quality of its animation and laserdisc technology. The game's creator, Don Bluth, previously attempted to make a Kickstarter for an animated prequel film in 2015, which he would direct and produce alongside Gary Goldman, only for it to eventually be canceled when the campaign barely drew in half of its $550k goal. Reynolds is presumed to be starring in the lead role as Dirk and will also mark his latest collaboration with Netflix after this year's The Adam Project, as well as the Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot co-starrer Red Notice, and Michael Bay's 6 Underground.

Netflix has experimented in recent years with interactive viewing formats, as seen with Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend. Reynolds seems to hint at a similar style that gives viewers the agency to participate in the film as players, which would be in keeping with the original game's objective. If this is the case, the platform will be breaking new ground, as it showcases an interactive, possibly full-length film not attached to any television show or existing franchise. It is also equally possible that Netflix will add previously unseen technological features, given that Reynolds seems to promise something completely "unique" and never before tried in the entertainment industry.

So far, details are still largely under wraps, as news about the production timeline, release date, cast members, and more have yet to emerge. Given Reynolds' numerous obligations and such upcoming projects as Deadpool 3, the Dragon's Lair movie is unlikely to come out anytime soon. For now, fans can celebrate with the promise that the long-awaited adaptation is in the process of coming to fruition.

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