Ryan Reynolds to Play 'Detective Pikachu' in Live-Action Movie ... But Why?

"WTF?" or "Take my money!" Fans seem split on this decision.

According to The Hollywood Reporter -- but not yet announced by the studio Legendary -- Ryan Reynolds will star in the live-action Pokemon movie "Detective Pikachu." Reynolds will play the detective himself in what THR's source said is a motion-capture role.

Reynolds' casting follows Justice Smith of "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" and Kathryn Newton of "Big Little Lies."

But Ryan Reynolds? Deadpool is now Detective Pikachu?

Some fans are excited to see what Reynolds does with the character, other fans who really wanted Danny DeVito to voice the detective are upset, and several more people don't really know what to think:

"Ryan Reynolds to Star in Pokemon Movie 'Detective Pikachu'" http://pic.twitter.com/FgTZPufMYo

— Britton Peele (@BrittonPeele) December 7, 2017

What is even happening #DetectivePikachu https://t.co/7RRshtgjfN

— Megan Portorreal (@meganportorreal) December 6, 2017

Wait, Ryan Reynolds is going to PLAY Detective Pikachu? That makes no sense, Pikachu only says his own name.

— Elizabeth Rogers (@e1izabethrogers) December 7, 2017

Detective Pikachu?

But why Ryan Reynolds to play a mono-worded CGI electric cat? Does he do a such a good impression of Pikachu's voice, it sounds more like Pikachu's voice than the person who actually is Pikachu's voice? 🤷🏼‍♀️ #DetectivePikachu https://t.co/iUgfbm8Xpn

— 🦋 idspispopd 😈 (@Bhaal_Spawn) December 7, 2017

Ryan Reynolds meeting with his agent for post Deadpool projects. In walks his agent, he slams #DetectivePikachu script on the desk. http://pic.twitter.com/BXqltilDhD

— Jonjolley (@JonJolley) December 7, 2017

Wait... is #DetectivePikachu an animated movie? Ryan Reynolds is playing Pikachu? What is happening? http://pic.twitter.com/djl5yl4Vwx

— Keven Skinner (@KevenSkinner) December 7, 2017

My reaction to finding out Ryan Reynolds is playing #DetectivePikachu http://pic.twitter.com/7zwlXqPrMI

— April Dawn (@April13Dawn) December 6, 2017

Nothing but respect for MY Detective Pikachu http://pic.twitter.com/o68GDHQHCb

— Chris! Air! Good! (@chrisairbud) December 7, 2017

no... it can't be.... my dreams have been crushed....

I'm so upset....

This is the worst news of the year....

Danny Devito will not be voicing Detective Pikachu in the Detective Pikachu Movie...

— Logan (@LoganWhal) December 7, 2017

Casting Ryan Reynolds as Detective Pikachu is a slap to the face to fans who wanted Danny DeVito as Pikachu http://pic.twitter.com/wPRQJSRkK9

— Die Monster Die (@demifiendkane) December 7, 2017

RYAN REYNOLDS VOICING PIKACHU IS SOMETHING I NEVER KNEW I NEEDED BUT I'M SO HAPPY TO HAVE #ryanreynolds #DetectivePikachu #Pokemon

— Dylan Helms (@dylan2368) December 7, 2017

internet: Ryan Reynolds to star in the Pokemon mover Detective Pikachu #DetectivePikachu

me: http://pic.twitter.com/K3QXh2Aquj

— Ariana (@msarianayo) December 7, 2017

You know it'll be awesome because everything Ryan Reynolds touches these days is gold. It's a bold choice, and that's a good thing. Probably.

According to THR, "Goosebumps" director Rob Letterman is directing the film, and they're due to start filming mid-January in London.

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