Ryan Reynolds Films Hilarious Coronavirus PSA Video For Canada That Gently Mocks Celebrities

Canadian-American actor Ryan Reynolds brought a smile to his fans’ faces with a cheeky PSA video about the coronavirus. He told us to practice social distancing, wash our hands, and stay at home. While at the same time he gently mocked celebrities.

“In times of crisis, I think we all know it’s the celebrities that we count on most. They’re the ones who are gonna get us through this,” 43-year old Reynolds said. Before joking: “Right after healthcare workers, first responders, people working essential services, ping-pong players, mannequins, childhood imaginary friends, like 400 other types of people.”

Reynolds’ video was viewed more than 4.4 million times on Instagram and the actor even nudged fellow actor Seth Rogen and musician Steven Page to film short clips of their own and help spread the word.

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Ryan Reynolds filmed a coronavirus PSA video in which he gently mocked celebrities and told Canadians to stay at home

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Another important message from an important celebrity. Let’s spread the word, not the virus. I happily nominate @stevenpage @terry_n_reynolds and @sethrogen – #FlattenTheCurve #StayAtHomeSaveLives
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Though Reynolds’ video was hilarious (as most of you Pandas will probably agree), the message that the actor put across is very important. There are still people out there who think that social distancing is a joke and that way of thinking is putting us all at risk. Especially the most vulnerable. And we should remember who the real heroes in times of crisis are.
While some people are angry at celebrities for uploading pics to social media where they’re flaunting their wealth, other stars are helping out in the fight against the coronavirus. For example, Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively donated 1 million dollars to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. Every little helps!
Seth Rogen created a video of his own…

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When the @vancityreynolds asks you to help stop the spread of disease, you legally have to say yes because he’s friends with the Prime Minister. @jonathanadamsaundersbaruchel @lilly @shawnmendes please help spread the word or face the wrath of Reynolds. #plankthecurve
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…as did Steven Page

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I’ve been told by @vancityreynolds that only celebrities can save us now. And still he nominated me to post this message! Really, folks, just stay home if you’ve been told to stay home. We’re in this together and we’ll survive it together if we flatten the curve. I’m nominating the great Canadian entertainers @jason_priestley @tomgreen and @brentbutt to spread the message! #plankthecurve #stayathomesavelives
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It was Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who asked Reynolds to help spread the word about staying safe and healthy during the pandemic.

Previously, Trudeau urged Canadians to follow the rules and to stay at home. “You all think you’re invincible. You’re not. Enough is enough,” he addressed those people who are still flouting the rules. Trudeau pointed out that listening to government directives is now the “duty” of all Canadian citizens. “And staying home is your way to serve.”

At the time of writing, there were more than 2,790 people infected with the coronavirus in Canada.

If you’re feeling sad, dear Pandas, just remember Reynolds’ words: “We are going to get through this thing.” I believe him and so should you.

Here’s how people reacted to the videos by Reynolds, Rogen, and Page

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