Directors of the film "Mayday" say that Ryan Reynolds phoned the mayor of Budapest to rescue an important scene. However, the mayor denies negotiating the shoot with Reynolds. He adds that he is more of a Kenneth Branagh man. "Mayday" screened at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival. USA Today ranked it among the top films at the festival. Their version of events and the mayor's denial have drawn attention after the festival. No additional specifics about the call were provided. The festival screening put "Mayday" before 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
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The best movies we saw at 2026 Toronto Film Festival, ranked - USA Today
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