Ryan Reynolds calls out 'greatest injustice' in Oscars history after Deadpool and Wolverine hope

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has named what he thinks is one of cinema's 'greatest injustices' in Oscar history.

The road to the Academy Awards has begun for many recent releases and following the staggering success of Deadpool and Wolverine, a whispering campaign hopes it might clinch a nomination.

Despite typically being sidelined by the Oscars, fans are rooting for Reynolds and co-star Hugh Jackman to get a nod for their iconic portrayal of the main characters.

Reynolds reprised his role as the sharp-tongued mercenary in a sequel that officially placed him into the vast Marvel Cinematic Universe lineup, which nodded generously at numerous other features that originated under Fox Studios.

A box office smash, the film skyrocketed to become the 12th highest grossing film of all time, raking in a colossal more than $1.3 billion across the globe, reports .

Even as the dust settles on its financial triumphs, speculation is mounting about the movie's potential to bag more than just dollar signs.

However, an action comedy like Deadpool and Wolverine conventionally doesn't find favour with the Academy, a topic Reynolds did not shy away from when he publicly condemned the oversight.

In an intimate chat on Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast, the dashing Canadian actor expanded on the issue.

He passionately argued: "One of the greatest, most, greatest injustices is that Eddie Murphy doesn't have an Oscar for The Nutty Professor.

"The fact that he can sit at a table and be like 10 different people - that is singular and that is the king of talent that I don't think at our scientific journey of life we can understand."

The Nutty Professor, which hit the screens in 1996, was actually a remake of a Jerry Lewis film from 1963 bearing the same title.

In the film, Murphy showcased his versatility by playing seven different characters, including all members of the Klump family. Despite this being considered one of his career-defining performances, he didn't bag any awards for it, only receiving a Golden Globe nomination.

On the other hand, Tom Cruise received an Oscar nom for his role in Jerry Maguire, a comedy film of a completely different style. The Nutty Professor did, however, win an award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling at the 1997 Oscars.

Reynolds also touched on various other Oscar-related topics, including addressing the whispers about him potentially hosting the 2025 ceremony, possibly with Jackman by his side.

Sadly, due to their packed schedules, neither actor will be available next year, but the co-owner of Wrexham football club hasn't ruled out the possibility in the future.

"It would be a dream to do it one day. But I'm writing a movie for myself, Hugh (Jackman) and Shawn (Levy) to do that is not Marvel. That's it."

He also shared his thoughts on some of the much-loved cameos in Deadpool and Wolverine, including Wesley Snipes reprising his role as Blade and Channing Tatum finally stepping into the shoes of Gambit.

"I honestly don't know what goes on behind closed doors in the bookkeeping sessions at Marvel, but I do know that they're obsessed with him (Tatum) in that role."

He further commented: "It's kind of like the same situation I went through. Once you show that it works well, that's really what they need. Sometimes they just need to see it in action.

"And Channing is so singular in how he plays that character, but also he's so beautiful physically, the way he moves and the way he can pick up steps."

Deadpool and Wolverine is streaming on Disney+ from November 12.