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Ryan Reynolds to Star in Universal's Monster Parenting Comedy

2/12/2026

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Jonathan Krisel, director, will direct Universal's film adaptation of Simon Rich's New Yorker short story, 'Everyday Parenting Tips'.
Travis Braun is adapting the screenplay, with Ryan Reynolds potentially starring.
The project, produced by Lord Miller and Maximum Effort Productions, centers on a father giving advice during a global Monster Uprising, including Gorgog the Annihilator.
Universal secured the rights quickly after Rich's pitch, and the studio has not commented on the news.

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Story summary

Jonathan Krisel, director, will direct Universal's film adaptation of Simon Rich's New Yorker short story, 'Everyday Parenting Tips'.
Travis Braun is adapting the screenplay, with Ryan Reynolds potentially starring.
The project, produced by Lord Miller and Maximum Effort Productions, centers on a father giving advice during a global Monster Uprising, including Gorgog the Annihilator.
Universal secured the rights quickly after Rich's pitch, and the studio has not commented on the news.