Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile to be acquired by T-Mobile

Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile to be bought by T-Mobile The company announced on Wednesday. The acquisition is part of the cellphone carrier’s plan to buy Kina Corp., which includes UltraMobile and Plum, for up to $1.35 billion.

The “Deadpool” star appeared. A video Posted on social media with T-Mobile CEO Mike Siewert, who welcomed Reynolds to the T-Mobile family — and emphasized Mint’s commitment to low prices.

In true Reynolds fashion, he had a sarcastic, but hilarious response.

“And T-Mobile has assured me that our incredibly sophisticated, and borderline reckless, messaging strategy will also remain untouched,” he said in the video.

The jokes continued in the T-Mobile press release.

“We are thrilled that T-Mobile beat out a last-minute aggressive bid from my mom, Tammy Reynolds, because we believe their 5G network’s superior performance is better than my mom’s slightly above-average mahjong skills. will provide strategic fit,” actor. said in the release.

“I’m very proud of the entire Minutemen team and excited for what’s to come,” he added.

Reynolds will continue in his creative role on behalf of Mint, according to the release.

In 2020, the actor was sold. Aviation from Diageo Up to $610 million. The high-end gin company generated buzz in 2019 after mocking a widely panned Peloton ad.

Reynolds – along with co-star Rob McElhaney – also bought Welsh football club Wrexham from a fan-owned group in 2021. CBS Sports reports.

The pair reportedly invested £2 million (around $2.4 million) in the club as part of the deal.