It wouldn’t be long before more mature roles called to the young performer.

5 at the box office, according toBox Office Mojo.

The movie follows a hard-partying seventh-year college senior who helps his fellow undergrads succeed by departing helpful life advice.

Ryan Reynolds posing with a smirk

Reynolds portrayed Hannibal King, a former vampire who joined Blade’s vampire-killing team of renegades.

According toElle, he recently called her “the heart and soul” of their family.

The 40-something actor has come a long way from the 15-year-old Nickelodeon star who set his sights on Hollywood.

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In the meantime, you could always check out his hilariousSnapChat series.

Ryan Reynolds Nathan Fillion “Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place”

Ryan Reynolds waving three fingers

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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively