Directors of the film "Mayday" claim that Ryan Reynolds phoned the mayor of Budapest to save an important scene. However, the mayor has denied negotiating the shoot with Reynolds. He says he is more of a Kenneth Branagh man. "Mayday" screened at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival. USA Today ranked it among the best movies seen there. Their version of events and his rebuttal attracted notice after the festival. No additional specifics about the call have been released. The festival screening placed "Mayday" in front of critics and audiences.
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Budapest mayor denies negotiating film shoot with Ryan Reynolds, says he's more of a Kenneth Branagh man - Entertainment Weekly
Budapest mayor denies negotiating film shoot with Ryan Reynolds, says he's more of a Kenneth Branagh man Entertainment Weekly
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The best movies we saw at 2026 Toronto Film Festival, ranked - USA Today
The best movies we saw at 2026 Toronto Film Festival, ranked USA Today
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