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Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell are set to star in the action-comedy Tough Guys as disgruntled henchmen seeking a fresh start. The film is written by Daniel Gold, known for Workin’ Moms, and produced by both actors’ production companies. Gosling, fresh off Barbie, has multiple upcoming projects, including Star Wars: Starfighter. Ferrell will also appear in Judgment Day and Netflix’s Golf series.

Key Points: Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell Team Up for Action-Comedy Tough Guys

  • Gosling and Ferrell play henchmen turning against crime bosses
  • Written by Workin’ Moms’ Daniel Gold
  • Produced by Open Invite and Gloria Sanchez
  • Gosling’s next projects include Star Wars: Starfighter
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Ryan Gosling to star in action-comedy titled 'Tough Guys'

Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell star as ex-henchmen in the action-comedy Tough Guys, produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

"They break away from their criminal bosses and try to start a new life on their own terms. – Deadline"

Los Angeles, July 17

Actors Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell are set to team up for a new action-comedy film titled 'Tough Guys,' according to a report by Deadline. The movie is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios.

The film, written by Daniel Gold, tells the story of two henchmen who decide they've had enough of being treated as disposable. They break away from their criminal bosses and try to start a new life on their own terms, bringing humor and action together in this fresh take on crime stories.

Gold, the writer behind Tough Guys, is known for his work on all seven seasons of the popular show Workin' Moms. He was both a writer and producer on the series and helped shape its unique style and voice.

Gosling and Jessie Henderson are in talks to produce the film under their banner, Open Invite Entertainment. Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum are also expected to produce for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Trevor Engelson and Aaron Folbe may join as executive producers for Underground.

So far, there is no official word on who will direct the film.

Ryan Gosling, who was last seen in Barbie, will also appear in Amazon MGM's upcoming Project Hail Mary and a Star Wars film titled Starfighter. 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' directed by Shawn Levy, is set to release on May 28, 2027.

Will Ferrell has several projects lined up, including Judgment Day, Street Justice, and the Netflix series Golf.

Talking about 'Judgment Day,' it depicts a young convict (Efron) who has just come out of jail and takes a reality TV courtroom hostage, blaming the TV judge (Ferrell) for a previous verdict that the convict believes ruined his life. The cast also includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jimmy Tatro, Michael Pena, Bill Camp, Billy Eichner, Fortune Feimster, Heidi Gardner, Rachel Hilson, Tyler Lofton, Rory Scovel, Bobby Ray, Bobby Cannavale, and Regina Hall.

- ANI

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Priya S
Excited for this! 😍 Ryan and Will together will be comedy gold. But I wish they'd cast more Indian actors in Hollywood films. Priyanka Chopra is in Judgment Day but that's just one project. Our Bollywood actors have so much talent to offer!
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Arjun K
Sounds like a fun concept but I'm skeptical. Many Hollywood action-comedies end up being too predictable. Hope they bring something truly original to the table. Also, when will we see Hollywood make films about Indian stories with this kind of budget?
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Shreya B
After Barbie, Ryan Gosling can do no wrong in my eyes! 🤩 The man has such range - from Drive to La La Land to now this. Indian cinema should also experiment more with such genre-blending films instead of sticking to formula.
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Vikram M
Interesting to see Amazon investing in mid-budget films like this. In India, we're seeing the opposite trend with OTT platforms mostly funding either big stars or ultra-low budget content. Hope the balance improves here too.
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Nisha Z
The writer's background in Workin' Moms gives me hope for good character development. But I hope they don't make it too American-centric. Global audiences (including us Indians) appreciate universal storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries.

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