United Kingdom, April 4 -- Justin Baldoni has urged a judge to reject Ryan Reynolds' motion to dismiss a $400 million defamation lawsuit.

Arguing the 'Deadpool' actor was a key player in an alleged smear campaign. Justin, 41, and his company, Wayfarer Studios, filed a legal response on Tuesday (01.04.25) April that has just now come to light, insisting Ryan, 48, should not be removed from the lawsuit.

The filing, submitted to Judge Lewis J. Liman, argued: "The FAC specifically alleges ample facts to support the Wayfarer Parties' claims against him, based on both his direct actions and his liability as a co-conspirator."

The legal dispute stems from allegations made by Ryan's wife, Blake Lively, 37, against Justin.

Blake, who starred a...