Reynolds, who is in the Canadian city to shoot the Marvel film "Deadpool," got into a confrontation with the photographer in a hotel parking garage on Friday night, Vancouver police said. The man struck the actor with his car as he was fleeing the scene.
The incident left Vancouver-born Reynolds with a sore knee and back, but he was able to return to work the following day, police said.
Police are recommending charges of intimidation against the photographer, who remains in custody.