Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds is all set to play the lead in sci-fi comedy Free Guy. The film will be directed by Shawn Levy, best known for helming Night at the Museum series and executive producing hit Netflix show Stranger Things.

The story, penned by Matt Lieberman, follows a background character who realizes he is living in a video game. With the help of an avatar, he tries to prevent the makers of the game from shutting down his world.