Nearly a decade after the original R.I.P.D. (2013) failed to set the box office on fire, Universal surprised everyone by resurrecting the franchise with . Released in late 2022, this installment swapped modern-day Boston for the dusty trails of 1876, serving as a prequel rather than a direct sequel. The Prequel No One Expected

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While the first film featured the heavy-hitting duo of Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges, Rise of the Damned takes us back to the origins of Bridges' character, . This time, Jeffrey Donovan (known for Burn Notice ) steps into the boots of the wisecracking sheriff. The Plot at a Glance: Why Ryan Reynolds Isn't In Ripd 2 - IMDb