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Watch Ryan Reynolds and Conan O'Brien make out in The Notebook 2

Ryan Gosling better watch his back - Canada's other Ryan is serving up the ultimate checkmate

Clarisse Loughrey
Thursday 03 November 2016 10:45 GMT
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Canada produced two very excellent Ryans - and it seems only logical that they'd be waging a secret war right under our noses for the proud, defining title of 'Canada's Best Ryan'.

Well, it looks as if Ryan Reynolds just made something of a checkmate move on Conan; deciding to take on one of Ryan Gosling's most beloved roles in an attempt to top all those romantic hero vibes.

While debuting a bunch of current projects on the Deadpool star's slate, Reynolds announced he'd brought a clip from his latest cinematic project: The Notebook 2.

2004's Notebook, of course, saw both Gosling and Rachel McAdams star as young lovers torn apart by disapproving parents and the shadow of World War II; with their eventual reunion often remarked as one of the most romantic scenes on film, because nobody can resist a couple of beautiful people kissing in the rain.

Reynolds decided to recreate said scene; with Reynolds filling in for the Gosling role and Conan O'Brien taking on McAdams' part, complete with a delicate string of pearls for an extra touch of class. And they really went for that kiss, didn't they? It looks like Gosling better watch his back.

Life - Trailer

The actor is currently in production for Deadpool 2; which recently saw director Tim Miller leave the project after reportedly disputing with Reynolds over the film's style. Miller was apparently keen for the sequel to be a flashy, mega-budgeted superhero film, while Reynolds and the film's screenwriters were keen to keep the original's scrappy tone.

Reynolds can next be seen on screen in sci-fi Life, which hits cinemas 26 May, 2017.

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