Ryan Reynolds is set to become the latest recipient of the Robin Williams Laughter Award.
The award comes from actress Glenn Close’s charity, Bring Change to Mind (BC2M), and has previously been received by prominent comedians and entertainers. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds will receive the award at the 11th annual Revels and Revelation Fundraiser. Close’s charity seeks to end the stigma around mental health, and hosts the gala to raise funds in support of top scientists in the field. The award is named after the late, great Robin Williams, whose brilliant mind for comedy brought joy to innumerable people throughout his career. Previous recipients include Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Stiller, Melissa McCarthy, and Dan and Eugene Levy.
Reynolds has led a very impressive career, first landing a role on the Canadian teen soap opera Hillside. He then went on to star in comedies like Waiting and The Proposal –the latter of which also featured Sandra Bullock. In 2009, he made his first appearance as Wade Wilson (Deadpool’s alter ego) in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Reynolds’ was the perfect casting choice for Deadpool as his quick and dry wit suited the character perfectly. Controversially with some fans, the film made some bizarre decisions with the character, such as Deadpool’s transformation into Weapon XI. However, X-Men Origins: Wolverine was a box office hit, which led to the development and eventual production of solo Deadpool films –with some hijinks along the way, including leaked scripts and footage.
Reynolds has gone on to become the second highest-paid actor in the world, behind only Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – with whom he co-starred in Netflix's Red Notice, along with Gal Gadot. He has written, produced, and starred in two Deadpool films, with a third one on the way. Reynolds has also appeared in Free Guy, The Adam Project, 6 Underground, and Detective Pikachu. The actor also played the main character in the now-infamous Green Lantern.
Ryan Reynolds Will Be Honored
“I am looking forward to a spectacular evening and am grateful for the generosity of my fellow artists who will gather to honor Ryan Reynolds and to inspire what I hope will be a record-breaking evening to sustain and create vital Bring Change to Mind Clubs throughout this country,” said Close.
The gala will feature performances by Reba McEntire and Amy Schumer. It will also have several items for auction, including lunch and a house tour with Ina Garten and a guitar signed by Taylor Swift. Wayne Brady and Paul Shaffer will also be involved in the event. The BC2M gala will be hosted in New York City on October 9th.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter