Hey, It's Ryan.
My new movie Free Guy
is about a background character
in a video game
who's trying to make sense of an insane
and chaotic world.
But we had such fun making this movie
we thought it was only appropriate
we honor a few of the background actors
who helped make this world so special.
As a background actor
I have ran over 200 miles on the set of Free Guy.
I'm the guy walking up and down the street.
You know, just trying to get through
Free City without being
punched in the face
and having my stuff stolen.
I live in a small town
where I am fortunate enough to
run a business.
So, why would I go become a
background artist
or a jogger running 20 miles a day
other than to like,
get in great shape right?
Being a background actor is like
my film school.
To meet people,
to network.
I am there soaking in as much as I can.
Who can I talk to?
What can I learn?
What camera are they using?
What lens are they using?
For me it's about
paying it forward.
And that's why I started producing
so I can provide opportunities
to others.
Cut!
Art is why I love this industry.
It's all art to me.
The world is art.
I'm living my own canvas.
In my life,
I'm the leading man
and Ryan Reynolds is in the background.
But,
you know what?
No one's in the background.