Deadpool 2 was recently released in theatres with Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds returning in the starring role. The Rio Theatre just released a hinting that the Deadpool star would be involved in its next fundraiser.
There's also this tweet from the Rio Theatre tagging Ryan Reynold's Twitter account:
After much, much wrangling: The event is happening. The event in March will be prettttttty hard to top... But we're willing to try. cc
— Rio Theatre (@RioTheatre)
Filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith hosted two sold out back to back shows at the venue on March 30 and Reynolds has publicly disclosed that he donated to the Rio's crowdfunding campaign so it's not hard to believe.
And then, this... BOOM. earns some serious stripes tonight, people. Have you donated yet? (Please RT!!)
— Rio Theatre (@RioTheatre)
The Rio Theatre continues to , seek investors and its CEO Corinne Lea was recently approved for a $4 million mortgage to ensure the 80-year-old theatre on the corner of Commercial and Broadway remains safe from redevelopment.
The Deadpool #SavetheRio Fundraiser is happening on June 25 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
JUNE 25! The Fundraiser | Details coming soon | (Watch. This. Space.) Oh, and (Please RT!)
— Rio Theatre (@RioTheatre)
People are already getting excited:
Take my money!!!!!
— Andre (@TheBlargg)