Ryan Reynolds to star in Pokemon film 'Detective Pikachu'

Ryan Reynolds has signed on to star in 'Detective Pikachu'. Photo: AFP

Ryan Reynolds is on board to star in the first-ever live-action Pokemon film titled Detective Pikachu for Legendary. Goosebumps helmer Rob Letterman will direct Detective Pikachu from a script by Nicole Perlman and Alex Hirsch. Reynolds is joining Justice Smith and Big Little Lies actress Kathryn Newton in the movie, which is based on the popular gaming franchise.

The story involves the father of Smith’s teenage character being kidnapped, forcing him to team up with Pikachu in order to find him. Newton will portray a journalist.