Ryan Gosling recalls 'trauma' from 'The Big Short'; hesitated for 'Project Hail Mary'
Washington DC, March 20
Actor Ryan Gosling revealed that his reluctance to wear wigs on screen stems from a past experience during the filming of '', calling it a form of "trauma," according to People.
During an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers on March 18, the Oscar-nominated actor spoke about his transformation for his upcoming sci-fi film , where he sports long, rugged hair and a bushy beard.
Gosling said he was initially hesitant to adopt the look due to a memorable moment with co-star Steve Carell on the set of (2015), according to People.
"I have a little bit of trauma because I went for a bit on this film, ," he said, recalling how Carell reacted when he first saw him in costume.
"He just stared at me and said, 'Never do this again,'" Gosling added, drawing laughter from the audience.
The actor admitted that such a comment is "the last thing you want" to hear from a co-star before filming begins. He jokingly added that he "never spoke to him again," in a sarcastic remark.
Interestingly, Carell also underwent a transformation for his role in the film, gaining around 25 pounds during the shoot in New Orleans.
Gosling's latest film, , which releases on March 20, follows a science teacher sent on a mission to save humanity. His character, Ryland Grace, encounters an alien named Rocky and forms an unexpected bond, according to People.
The actor shared that filming some of the scenes was challenging, especially when his co-star was not physically present. He revealed that his daughters, Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee, helped him during filming by voicing the alien character through an earpiece.
"There are moments where I'm laughing or charmed, and it's actually my kids talking to me," Gosling said, according to People.
He added that his daughters have been closely involved in the project, watching multiple cuts of the film and offering feedback. Gosling noted that they were a key reason he chose to take on the project.
"I made this for them essentially," he said, adding that their opinions matter the most to him, according to People.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Steve Carell's reaction is hilarious! 😂 Reminds me of my friends roasting my new haircut. Glad Gosling didn't take it to heart and went for the look anyway for Project Hail Mary.
Interesting to see actors talk about the small, funny insecurities behind the scenes. We only see the final glamorous product. The Big Short was a great film though, wig or no wig!
While the story is cute, calling a wig "trauma" feels a bit dramatic when real people face actual trauma daily. Maybe a poor choice of words, but I get it's meant to be lighthearted.
The film's plot with the alien named Rocky sounds like a fun watch. Good to see sci-fi that might focus on bonding and not just explosions. Will check it out this weekend.
His daughters watching cuts and giving feedback is so wholesome! In our culture too, family opinions are valued highly. Makes him seem very grounded.
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