Ryan Reynolds Working To 'Create More Space' For Family During Acting Sabbatical

Ryan Reynolds is gearing up for a much-needed break from his profession, acting.

The “Deadpool” star revealed he’d be taking time off from his craft in October after wrapping on AppleTV+’s “Spirited” starring Will Ferrell.

Reynolds was recently awarded at the Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards on Monday, November 1. The actor was awarded for his business empire which he runs in addition to his full-time acting career.

In his feature interview, Reynolds explained why taking a break from acting is so dire.

He told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m just trying to create a little bit more space for my family.”

Reynolds added the importance of the break is because, “you really don’t get that time back.”

Last month the “Free Guy” actor revealed on Instagram that he’d be taking an acting sabbatical.

In an Instagram post he wrote, “That’s a wrap for me on Spirited. Not sure I’d have been ready to say yes to a film this challenging even three years ago. Singing, dancing and playing in the sandbox with Will Ferrell made a whole lotta dreams come true. And this is my second film with the great @octaviaspencer…”

He then revealed the shocking news.

“Perfect time for a little sabbatical from movie making. I’m gonna miss every second working with this obscenely gifted group of creators and artists. These days, kindness matters as much as talent. I’ve been lucky to work with folks who are flush with both,” he wrote.

Of course, mass hysteria ensued and his fans had a zillion questions for the talented actor.

He then decided to explain the meaning of a sabbatical and the goal he’s trying to achieve while taking time off.

In an Instagram story he wrote, “A sabbatical can last anywhere from two months to a year," which is information he pulled from Indeed.com.

“In general, six months is the standard length of time for a paid sabbatical. It gives you enough time and flexibility to do things such as travel, study or complete a major side project,” the note continued.

Reynolds cut out the latter portion of the definition and replaced it with “Parent.”

He is a father-of-three which he shares with actress Blake Lively.

The couple have three daughters, James (6), Inez (5) and Betty (2).

Reynolds and Lively are very hands-on parents and very protective of their little ones.

The actress has been very outspoken about her dislike for the paparazzi taking unwarranted pictures of her three kids and social media accounts publishing them to the masses.

This year alone, she has issued multiple please on Instagram to STOP publishing and promoting photos of celebrity kids.