'Detective Pikachu' Casts Ryan Reynolds in Titular Role

The Pokémon franchise's iconic Pikachu has always been known to be a creature of few words, but that's going to change. "Detective Pikachu," an upcoming film based on a 2016 game,  casts actor Ryan Reynolds  in the titular role.  SEE MORE: 'Detective Pikachu' Is The Noir Pokémon Game We Didn't Know We Needed For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Pokémon rarely speak, and that's why the news of a talking Pikachu is so strange.

The film "Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!" did have the character utter  one line , but fans were not pleased.

Despite that, "Detective Pikachu" is scheduled to start shooting in January.