Ryan Reynolds is known for his roles in a plethora of genres of movies. With his constant diversity in styles of roles and films he works on, fans have seen Ryan Reynolds in just about every genre. From thriller to romantic comedy to animation, Ryan Reynolds has had his fair share of roles in Hollywood. Some of his most successful movies aren't widely known by his fans, as he takes on new roles constantly.
Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, have remained a power couple in Hollywood, with their major roles in just about every genre. Aside from being amazing actors, the couple has devoted their time and money to make the world a better place. The two have consistently impressed their fans with not only their diverse acting abilities, but also their role in society.
10 Comedy Horror - 'The Voices'
In an odd twist of deciding between listening to his cat's advice to become a killer and his dog's advice to live a normal life, Ryan Reynolds showed a new side of his acting career. While it is a light horror film full of comedy, this is one of the first times fans see Ryan Reynolds in a new role.
9 Comedy Drama - 'Adventureland'
Ryan Reynolds has a smaller role in the comedy-drama film, Adventureland, but still shows his range in this film. The handsome maintenance man cheating on his wife with many women isn't a role that fans are used to seeing Ryan Reynolds play.
8 Action Comedy - 'Free Guy'
In just 2021, Ryan Reynolds starred in Free Guy as a man unknowingly trapped in a virtual world. This action-comedy film shows off a charming role for Ryan Reynolds, as a man who is unwilling to stay trapped in an online video game. There is already talk of a second movie and Disney is ready for Reynolds to return to the screen with them.
7 Drama - 'Mississippi Grind'
A lesser-known film of Ryan Reynolds is Mississippi Grind. This drama shows Ryan Reynolds as a lucky charm to a gambling addict. The duo goes on a road trip together but quickly learn that there isn't enough luck in the world to fix their internal issues.
6 Super Hero - 'Deadpool'
While Deadpool has become a huge hit amongst fans, Ryan Reynolds was ridiculed for his dedication to this movie. He spent eight hours on the makeup chair getting transformed into his superhero role. Even though many Hollywood circles didn't have much faith in the film, it already has a sequel and a third film in the making.
5 Animated Adventure Comedy - 'The Croods: A New Age'
While fans are used to seeing Ryan Reynolds' face on the big screen, he has dabbled in animation and voice acting. His role in The Croods: A New Age added to his resume of acting abilities, and fans seemed to love this second film much more than the first.
4 Thriller - 'Buried'
One of Ryan Reynolds most successful movies to his fans is Buried. This movie was filmed entirely in a coffin, giving fans more than just the illusion of fear. This disturbing movie takes Ryan Reynolds' character and forces him to use everything he has to escape, with only a lighter and a cell phone left.
3 Romantic Comedy - 'Definitely Maybe'
Ryan Reynolds takes on a charming role in his most successful role in a romantic comedy in Definitely, Maybe. It is even one of his highest-grossed films, bringing in $56 million. His heartwarming character was a huge hit for fans.
2 Science Fiction Adventure - 'The Adam Project'
The Adam Project was destined to be a success before it even began filming, with Ryan Reynolds being paid $15 million upfront to start on the project. In one of his latest movies, Ryan Reynolds turns back time to work with his 12-year-old self and his late father to save the future.
1 Science Fiction Horror - 'Life'
In a more serious role, Ryan Reynolds takes on a new role in the science fiction horror genre in the movie Life. Alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson, the three play a team of astronauts fighting against an evolving life form that is quickly turning bad.
