Ryan Reynolds: Stunt performers deserve more recognition

Ryan Reynolds believes stunt performers deserve their own Oscars category.

The 47-year-old actor has taken to social media to pay tribute to the stunt performers who worked on 'Deadpool and Wolverine'.

Ryan wrote on X: "Stunt work doesn’t have a category at The Oscars and I hope that’ll change someday. So many films have smashed it this year. Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and Chaplin were stunt performers as well as filmmakers. Telling stories with their entire bodies.

"This D and W stunt team over-delivered. A lot of them are friends I’ve worked with for years and I’ll spend the rest of my days doodling their names in my Heidi Stationary, dotting all the “i’s” with little hearts.

"I’ve worked with Alex Kyshkovych since the very first @deadpoolmovie . He not only doubles me - he’s the Fight Coordinator. I’d take a sledgehammer to the face for Alex. Or rather, I’d ask Alex to take a sledgehammer to the face for Alex.

"Second Unit Director/Supervising Stunt Coordinator, George Cottle is a HUGE GET. You’ve seen his genius in Spider-Man NWH along with a ton of other gems. His skill is world class and he made the entire film better. I’d let Alex to take a rusty fork to the eye for George. (sic)"

Ryan believes stunt performers ultimately deserve more recognition and appreciation.

The Hollywood star wrote on the micro-blogging platform: "It’s mind boggling how much @RealHughJackman does himself. But Daniel Stevens steps in for the truly dangerous stuff. He’s been “Wolverining” a long time. As we know, Wolverining is HARD. I’d ask Alex to eat the crab salad I left on the dashboard for three straight days for Dan.

"Huge shoutout to Andy Lister for bringing a new and insane Wolvie gear to the Deadpool Corps fight as well.

"If you’d like to see @TheAcademy recognize the amazing work of stunt teams ACROSS THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY, let them know! [heart emojis] (sic)"