Ryan Gosling Departs Upcoming Film by The Daniels
Ryan Gosling has officially withdrawn from an upcoming film project directed by Oscar-winning duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels. His exit is due to a scheduling conflict.
Film Production Timeline
Initially, Universal Pictures scheduled this undisclosed project for a June 12, 2027 release. However, the date has since shifted to November 19, 2027. Kwan and Scheinert planned to begin filming in Los Angeles later this summer but could not adjust the schedule to accommodate Gosling’s commitments.
Actor’s Current Endeavors
- Gosling is occupied following a global press tour for Amazon’s “Project Hail Mary.”
- Despite this setback, he is attached to another major release, “Star Wars: Starfighter,” set for 2027.
- “Project Hail Mary” has proven to be a box office success.
Box Office Success of “Project Hail Mary”
The sci-fi film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, debuted on March 20, 2027. It earned approximately $80 million domestically and over $141 million worldwide on opening weekend, with total grosses exceeding $334 million globally.
About Daniels
Kwan and Scheinert are known for their creative storytelling, having made their directorial debut with “Swiss Army Man” in 2016. Their latest film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” released in 2022, achieved both critical and commercial acclaim, grossing over $100 million and winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
Production Team and Future Projects
Alongside Kwan and Scheinert, producer Jonathan Wang is also involved in the upcoming film. The project will be developed under their Playgrounds production banner in collaboration with Universal Pictures. Recently, they also supported “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist,” which was released by Focus Features.
This news about Gosling’s departure was first reported by Deadline, while Universal has not provided any comments on the matter.
