Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris began their friendship on the set of the black comedy "Waiting...," playing acrimonious exes who work together. Later, they starred opposite each other again in "Just Friends." In that film, Faris plays a self-involved pop star, and Reynolds plays the record producer tasked with watching her. Both films were released in 2005.
The pair had a lot of fun on the set of "Just Friends." In an interview from the film's promotional campaign, posted on Tribute.Ca, Faris shared how Reynolds dubbed her "The Flicker." She gained the nickname from an unfortunate on-set incident. Faris was supposed to pretend to flick his crotch but accidentally did it for real. The pain caused him to give her the Flicker nickname. The interviewer later asked Reynolds to explain his version of the incident. He eagerly retold the hilarious (and painful) story. "I think she left a mark, which is not easily explainable when you get home," deadpanned the Marvel star.
This transitioned the conversation to Reynolds praising Faris for being "gifted with comedy." He recalled ruining takes from laughing because of her. Reynolds also expressed a willingness and enthusiasm to act opposite her again. This is an offer on which Faris may one day take him up.
