Ryan Reynolds took a candid look back at his Hollywood journey earlier this week.

The veteran actor, known for starring in films such as “Deadpool,” opened up to Emmy-winning producer Maryam Banikarim during The Wall Street Journal’s CMO Council Summit on Tuesday, reflecting on some of the misfires that ultimately shaped his path.

“[Give me] an example of something that didn’t work out for you?” Banikarim asked.

Reynolds jokingly responded, “High school. Definitely that.”

He then shifted to the films of his that didn’t exactly earn critical love or receive glowing reviews.