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The Golden Globe-winning actor Ryan Gosling has appeared in several big-budget and highly acclaimed projects includingThe NotebookandBarbie. Creating a reputation of his own in the entertainment industry, the actor had one simple wish to share the screen with his dream actor Steve Carell.
After working with Steve Carell at the age of 17, Ryan Gosling’s dream of sharing screen eventually came true, when he appeared alongsideThe Officealum in 2011’sCrazy, Stupid, Love.Later, the duo also appeared inThe Big Short,but surprisinglythe actor mentioned working with Carell was a nightmarish experience for all the good reasons.
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Ryan Gosling Has Been a Huge Steve Carell Fan
The Notebookactor Ryan Gosling, famously known for playing the role of a romantic hero, has been a huge fan of comedy actor Steve Carell. Dreaming of collaborating with Carell from his teenage years, Gosling expressed his admiration forThe Officealum during an interview withColliderin 2011.
Getting the opportunity to work with Steve Carell the same year inCrazy, Stupid, Love,Ryan Goslingfulfilled his dream as he reflected upon his initial years of work with Carell. Recalling how he and the comedy actor once starred in the same pilot, without having scenes together, Gosling mentioned becoming an immediate fan of Carell’s.
“I just love Steve Carell, always wanted to work with Steve. When I first moved to Los Angeles I did a pilot, was 17, had a small part, so did Steve. We didn’t get to work together but he was so funny I would go to set just to watch him work.”
Eventually, Ryan Gosling’s dream came true as he appeared alongside Steve Carell in not just the 2011 movie, but also inThe Big Short.
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Ryan Gosling Shared The Screen With Steve Carell
Sharing the screen with his dream co-star, Ryan Gosling recalled a moment from his work and mentioned how Steve Carell had the ability to make anyone laugh. Enticed by his performance and his screen presence, Gosling recalled how difficult it was to work alongside the comedy star, for all the good reasons.
“One time the boom guy just threw down his mic and had a laughing attack in the corner in the middle of a take. It was the first time I worked with someone who was so good it was a problem. I became a huge fan.”
Further, Ryan Gosling reflected upon how he grabbed the opportunity without thinking twice when he was offered a role alongsideSteve Carell. Admitting how he would have accepted any project that starred Carell, Gosling literally proved his craze for the veteran actor.
“Eventually I got this opportunity to work with him so I decided to jump at it. I didn’t really think of it as a conscious choice to do a comedy, although the prescription was looming there in my subconscious, but I really wanted to work with Steve. I would have done anything to work with him.”
Although the actor found it difficult to match Steve Carell’s persona and comedy timing, Ryan Gosling confessed to having a great time working with Carell.
Crazy, Stupid, Loveis streaming on Max.
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Source:Collider
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