Ryan Reynolds to star in 'Detective Pikachu'
The "Deadpool" actor will provide the voice of the monster detective, and joins Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton in the live-action film, reported Variety.
Director Rob Letterman is helming the project, while the script has been penned by Nicole Perlman and Alex Hirsch.
The story is about a teenager who teams up with Pikachu in order to find his kidnapped father.
Filming on the project is expected to start soon.
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