The Adam Project is one of those hidden gem Netflix originals that becomes an instant favorite upon watching it. The all-star cast not only features Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell playing older and younger versions of the main character Adam, but it also reunites 13 Going On 30’s Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Directed by Stranger Things' Shawn Levy, this time-traveling sci-fi adventure flick has a ton of heart, and also humor, including a hilarious scene where the Deadpool actor and Ruffalo each swing at each other. There’s a lot of punching in this film, but Ruffalo undeniably lands the best one, and apparently the Poor Things actor lost no sleep over having to punch his buddy in the face.
Ever wonder what it’s like to punch Ryan Reynolds in a movie? Apparently that question had subconsciously been on the Mickey 17 actor’s mind for a while. It turns out Mark Ruffalo was more than ready for his chance to stage slug Reynolds in 2022’s The Adam Project, telling GQ the funny reason why he was able to get the punch right on the first take:
