Ryan Reynolds Faces Legal Heat as Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Fires Back Over Dismissal Attempt
Ryan Reynolds, the ever-charming Deadpool star, is now finding himself in a legal quagmire that’s anything but a laughing matter. Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, is not holding back in his critique of Reynolds’ attempt to dismiss the lawsuit against him, accusing the actor of being a key player in a smear campaign against Baldoni. According to Freedman, Reynolds wasn’t just a “supportive spouse” to Blake Lively but actively participated in defaming Baldoni, pressuring WME to drop him as a client, and attempting to derail his career.
Reynolds, however, seems to think Baldoni is being “thin-skinned” for taking offense at the alleged mockery in the “Nicepool” character from *Deadpool & Wolverine*. But Freedman isn’t buying it, calling Reynolds’ dismissal request laughable and accusing him of trying to downplay the situation as mere “hurt feelings.” The lawyer’s statement is dripping with disdain, pointing out that Reynolds’ fingerprints are all over the alleged smear campaign and that his attempts to distance himself from the fallout are futile.
Adding fuel to the fire, Freedman references Reynolds’ recent *SNL 50* appearance, where he and Lively openly mocked the legal drama. It’s a bold move, considering the seriousness of the allegations. Reynolds is seeking dismissal with prejudice, which would prevent Baldoni from refiling the lawsuit, but Freedman is adamant that this won’t happen. He vows to hold Reynolds accountable, no matter how many sketch shows he appears on to deflect attention.
This legal battle is shaping up to be a classic Hollywood showdown, complete with power plays, public jabs, and a whole lot of drama. Whether Reynolds can successfully extricate himself from the lawsuit remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Baldoni’s legal team isn’t backing down.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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