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‘Harold & Kumar’ Producer Says Ryan Reynolds “Got The Movie Greenlit” Because Of Kal Penn Friendship


After starring together in 'Van Wilder' (2002), Ryan Reynolds helped pal Kal Penn's 2004 movie 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' get made.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle star Kal Penn and producer Nathan Kahane revealed the Golden Globe nominee was instrumental in getting the 2004 stoner comedy made as they recently marked the milestone birthday. He told me once in passing, ‘When you get your first lead, let me know and I’ll play the supporting guy.’ When Harold & Kumar happened and we were talking about cameos, I reached out to Ryan and he was immediately like, ‘Yes, absolutely. Kahane told Rolling Stone they’re “having conversations right now” about a fourth installment, as Penn, Cho and co-writer Jon Hurwitz all expressed their willingness to return.

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