Career news reported
The Guardian, citing a New York Times report, says development of the Barbie sequel has stalled over salary negotiations, with Gosling reportedly asking $20 million to return as Ken. Warner Bros must close deals with Gosling, Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig by December or the film rights revert to Mattel; the studio's co-chairs confirmed in a statement that they have 'been unable to reach an agreement thus far.'
source: The Guardian
Career news reported
The Guardian reports that Warner Bros could lose rights to a Barbie sequel if deals with stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and director Greta Gerwig are not agreed by December. Variety, citing New York Times reporting, says Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has balked at richer profit-participation deals for the returning stars. The first film grossed more than $1.4 billion and earned eight Oscar nominations.
source: The Guardian· Variety
Career news reported
Rolling Stone reports that Marvel president Kevin Feige announced Gosling's casting during the studio's San Diego Comic-Con panel, with Gosling calling Ghost Rider 'a character I've wanted to play for a long time.' The Guardian adds that Gosling pursued the role for years and pitched Feige his own take on the flaming-skulled stunt rider, with Deadpool & Wolverine's Shawn Levy attached to direct.
source: Rolling Stone· The Guardian
Other reported
The Guardian reports that Lionsgate's new anniversary poster corrects the bent wrist in Gosling's famous dance pose with Emma Stone — a flourish Gosling has said 'haunts' him since a 2024 Wall Street Journal interview. A Lionsgate executive says Gosling approved the 'minor adjustment,' while fans of the original pose are loudly mourning it online.
source: The Guardian