"It's a nice visual. I had just done Blade and I put on more weight for Blade and I thought I might as well use it so I kept it and added a little more. I wanted him to be a big bear"

In this quote, Ryan Reynolds is describing his physical transformation for the motion picture Blade. He had actually put on weight for the function and decided to keep it and include a little bit more to create a "big bear" appearance. This quote recommends that Reynolds was pleased with the physical transformation he had actually accomplished and believed it was a nice visual. It also indicates that Reynolds wanted to put in the effort to ensure his character was represented properly and authentically. This quote reveals Reynolds' devotion to his craft and his commitment to developing a believable character. It also speaks to his desire to go above and beyond to make sure his performance was as great as it could be.