Paper Man is an inspirational comedic drama about an unlikely friendship between Richard (Jeff Daniels), a failed middle-aged novelist who has never quite grown up and Abby (Emma Stone), a 17-year-old girl whose role in a family tragedy years earlier has stolen away her youth. Both are unsure, both are afraid to take firm steps forward, and both are looking for that special friend - that connection - to help guide them into the future. Since his childhood, Richard has mostly relied on the imaginary one that resides in his head - a costumed superhero known as Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds).