During an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ryan Gosling was asked if there is any role from his Hollywood career that he would like to do over again. Surprisingly, his answer was “La La Land,” the acclaimed 2016 musical directed by Damian Chazelle. Gosling received an Oscar nomination for best actor for his performance in the film, while his co-star Emma Stone won the Oscar for best actress and Chazelle won best director. However, there is one particular dance mistake in the movie that still haunts Gosling, which is why he would like the opportunity to redo it.
“There is a moment from ‘La La Land’ that still lingers in my mind,” revealed Gosling. “It was during a dance scene with Emma, and little did I know that it would end up becoming the iconic poster for the movie. We were supposed to have our hands up, but I decided to do something different and put my hand a bit flatter, despite being advised against it. I was convinced it would look cooler.”
Ryan Gosling expressed his thoughts on a particular pose in the movie La La Land, saying, “Now when I look at it, and I have to see it all the time, you know what would’ve been cooler… [the intended pose]. It just killed the energy that way. I call it La La Hand.”
During the interview, the interviewer mentioned to Gosling that his flat hand on the “La La Land” poster has been referred to as “hamburger hands.” In response, Gosling jokingly called himself “Hamburger hands Gosling.”
In a significant turning point in his career, Ryan Gosling took on the role of “La La Land” with his family in mind. The actor explained to The Wall Street Journal Magazine that, at this stage of his career, he is not drawn to darker roles due to his sense of responsibility towards his family.
“I’m not really interested in taking on roles that will immerse me in a dark place,” Gosling shared with the publication. “When it comes to choosing projects, I consider the well-being of my family and our home environment. Eva and I make decisions together, always keeping our family in mind.”
“I believe ‘La La Land’ was the turning point for me,” Gosling reflected on the start of his career shift. “It was not just about my own enjoyment on set, but also about involving my daughters in the process. Whether it was practicing the piano, dancing, or singing, I knew they would find it fun as well. Their fascination with ‘Barbie’ and lack of interest in Ken actually inspired me. I remember them creating their own little movies with their Barbies on the iPad, and it felt like a perfect alignment when I went to work on a movie myself.”
You can watch Gosling’s complete video interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine below.
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