LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ryan Reynolds has made a name for himself as one of Hollywood's most adored actors because of his captivating performances and quick wit. The 'Deadpool' star, however, experienced his fair share of difficulties and setbacks throughout his career, just like any other actor. Even at one point, Reynolds thought about quitting the entertainment industry. He rather took a long hiatus from acting as a result to consider his alternative choices.

The most eagerly awaited endeavor for Reynolds is definitely his upcoming film, 'Deadpool 3'. This is particularly true now that Reynolds has announced on social media that Hugh Jackman, known for playing Wolverine, will join him in 'Deadpool 3.' Having said that, Disney might actually make the 'Deadpool' sequel an R-rated film, as planned, and the film is scheduled to hit theaters on November 8, 2024.

Ryan Reynolds quit acting after a poor run of films

Reynolds always dreamt of becoming an actor when he was younger and that was his sole career choice. Not only did Reynolds opt to stop performing in his early career because he despised it, but the actor also took a prolonged leave from the entertainment industry due to a string of disappointing films, as per The Things. He allegedly lost faith in the movie industry at that point. "It wasn’t like I was having a very illustrious career up in Canada. I was doing all of these movie-of-the-weeks with all of these ex-Dynasty stars. It was depressing. I would have rather gone to university or become a teacher, so I did quit, I stopped acting for about a year," Reynolds explained.

Fortunately, his career took off after he impulsively moved to Los Angeles with a friend. He said, "I was there for a short time and got an agent who sent me on an audition for a show called Two Guys and a Girl and I got that." Reynolds' career enjoyed a steady upswing after his move to Los Angeles. Soon he gained notoriety for his performances in movies including 'The In-Laws', 'Just Friends', and 'The Proposal', among others. In time, he began to take on more somber roles in films and started working in a wide range of film genres.

Reynolds' career also took a turn after 'Deadpool's success. He returned to the character of the obnoxious rogue antihero in the 2018 sequel, 'Deadpool 2,' which was likewise favorably welcomed by critics and audiences. Additionally, Reynolds' received several nominations and awards for his portrayal.

Ryan Reynolds left acting because he 'hated it then'

Reynolds may be an A-list actor right now, but his acting career began when he was very young. His first acting appearance was as Billy Simpson on the Nickelodeon series 'Fifteen' in 1991. When he came for an appearance on 'Live with Kelly and Michael,' the hosts at the time, Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan stunned him with a clip from that performance. Reynolds made an unexpected admission while enjoying reliving his earlier roles as a child actor. "I quit acting after that. I hated it then. I really did." He also claimed that the only reason he took his first acting job was "to get out of the house."

However, after starring in his superhero movie, 'Green Lantern,' his career faced significant turmoil. 'Green Lantern' was not as successful as everyone's anticipation. The superhero movie was a significant low point for Reynolds after both poor critical and box office results. And the celebrity once more struggled to find favorable jobs in movies. Ryan Reynolds' participation in the 'Deadpool' franchise propelled him into the A-list category, solidified his position as a viable leading man, and most likely guarantees he will never again despise acting.