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Ryan Reynolds would like the Academy to consider 'Deadpool' for an Oscar

Give this guy a participant ribbon.
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Despite the fact that the 2016 Oscars are less than a week out, Ryan Reynolds has a plea for the Academy: Vote for Deadpool.

As it currently stands, the box office hit is nominated for zero categories. Reynolds wants to change that.

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We're sure the Academy can at least hook them up with a participant ribbon.

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Laura Vitto was Mashable's Deputy Culture Editor.

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