Ryan Gosling Cast as Lead in Daniels' Next Film
Ryan Gosling has been cast as the lead in the next film from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known collectively as Daniels. The directors are recognized for their work on “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Details regarding the film's plot have not been disclosed. Production is scheduled to commence in Los Angeles during the summer.
Universal Pictures initially planned a June 12, 2027, release date for the untitled project, which was later adjusted to November 19, 2027.
Gosling's Busy 2027 Slate
This new role positions Gosling for two significant releases in 2027, the other being director Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars: Starfighter.”
The casting agreement for the Daniels' film was finalized following the successful box office performance of Gosling's recent film, Amazon MGM’s “Project Hail Mary.”
"Project Hail Mary" achieved $80 million domestically and $141 million globally, with current worldwide grosses standing at $155 million.
The Daniels' Acclaimed Track Record
Daniels made their feature directorial debut with 2016’s “Swiss Army Man.” Their 2022 film “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” starring Michelle Yeoh, garnered critical and commercial success.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" earned over $100 million at the box office and received seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
The duo first gained recognition for directing the music video for Lil Jon’s “Turn Down for What.”
Production Details and Industry Buzz
Kwan, Scheinert, and Jonathan Wang are set to produce the untitled film as part of their Playgrounds overall deal with Universal. Kwan and Wang were also involved with “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist,” from Universal’s specialty studio Focus Features, which is scheduled for release on March 27.
The news of Gosling’s casting was first reported by Deadline.