Ryan Reynolds announces reboot of iconic 1980s sitcom in risky move but there's a major twi
RYAN Reynolds has announced the reboot of ALF, an '80s sitcom he'll be using to create custom ads on his Maximum Effort channel.
The actor took to Twitter to share a brief clip of a custom ALF ad along with the official reveal of what he had planned.
Ryan tweeted: "Holy cats! Having our own
@MaximumEffort Channel means doing fun things like making new ALF content for ALF re-runs. Marketing should be FUN."
The Maximum Effort channel on FUBO, a streaming service, will be airing re-runs of the classic '80s sitcom.
ALF is a sitcom about the titular "Alien Life Form" who comes to live with an unsuspecting family.
The classic show is played by a furry puppet and the show quickly became a hit while airing.
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It inspired a variety of merchandise and catch-phrases and is now seemingly poised to see its return, even if it's only in small snippets.
Ryan's tweet included a clip of ALF and a friend considering joining Mint Mobile, Ryan's cell phone service plan.
Another found ALF trying a combover with his hair in a promotion for the brand Hims.
The segments will air in between the old episodes of ALF and will act as a fun way to get viewers interested in the products being advertised.
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WREX APPEAL
Meanwhile, there was a major change to the filming of Deadpool 3 due to Ryan Reynolds' love for Wrexham earlier this month.
The Hollywood star and fellow actor Rob McElhenney own the Welsh club, who won the National League last season.
Reynolds has been juggling roles on the movie set and as Wrexham's chief.
And such is his obsession with the League Two side, filming has been relocated to the UK.
The Daily Mail claim production has been moved to suit the 46-year-old.
Marvel stars have been filming in Buckinghamshire at a purpose-built set.
Pictures have emerged of Reynolds dressed as superhero Deadpool, fighting Wolverine.
It is believed in the third movie that time travel will be used to prevent the death of Hugh Jackman's character.
CAMEO CALLOUTS
There has also been speculation Wrexham could further impact the movie, with rumours circling that players could land cameo roles such as Paul Mullin and Ben Foster.
Reynolds has spent much of the summer in the UK, recently posing for a photo alongside Wrexham striker Mullin.
He also recently expanded his business portfolio by purchasing 24 per cent of F1 team Alpine.
Reynolds and McElhenney have spent a supposed £171million to acquire the stake.
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Wrexham players are ready to jet off to the US for friendlies against Manchester United and Chelsea.
They played the Blues in Florida on July 19 and are facing United in California this week.
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