Desperate Ryan Gosling is Seeking His $1.4 Billion Movie Co-star’s Help To Save His Dwindling Career After The Fall Guy’s Box Office Failure – Insider Claims
Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling, known for his roles in The Notebook and La La Land, seems to be facing a career crossroads. The actor’s recent movie, The Fall Guy, didn’t do as well as expected in theaters.
This comes after his big success in Barbie, which earned him praise from critics and even an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Though one flop wouldn’t necessarily ruin his career, it might be a setback. Now, it is reported that he’s turning to a former co-star for support in an attempt to revitalize his career.
Ryan Gosling Soars with Barbie, Flops with The Fall Guy
The live-action movie Barbie, based on the iconic Mattel dolls, was a huge hit in 2023! Directed by Greta Gerwig, it set a new record for most money earned in a female director’s opening weekend in the US, raking in over $155 million, domestically – as per CNN.
Critics and audiences both loved Ryan Gosling‘s role as Ken, starring alongside Margot Robbie‘s Barbie. This success solidified Gosling’s position as a major Hollywood star. On the other hand, The Fall Guy, a big-budget action-comedy co-starring Emily Blunt, had a rough start at the box office in the opening weekend.
According to Variety, experts thought the movie would make $30-40 million in its opening days, but it only brought in $28.5 million in the United States. Because the movie cost a reported $140 million to make, it could not even make enough money to cover its costs.
Ryan Gosling Seeks Margot Robbie’s Aid Post-Box Office Flop
The source of this information, an unnamed insider, exclusively told Life & Style that Ryan Gosling is eager to reunite with Margot Robbie for a Barbie sequel or even a Ken spin-off. However, the actress’ busy schedule with multiple upcoming projects could make this difficult. The insider said:
He’ll have to move heaven and earth to get a sequel or a Ken spinoff made because those movies don’t happen without Margot Robbie involved.
This turn of events is reportedly taking a toll on Gosling. The source added:
It’s so strange that just a couple of months ago the world was Ryan’s oyster and now he’s had this splash of cold water thrown in his face. He has no choice but to go back and play the hits!
Gosling is reportedly going through a lot these days. This comes after the 43-year-old star reportedly walked away from a role in the Universal Monsters reboot of Wolf Man.
Industry insiders suggest this decision cost him a hefty paycheck. Also, a planned prequel to the popular Ocean’s Eleven heist film series, starring the actor himself and Robbie, seems to be on hold due to budget concerns.
Both Barbie and The Fall Guy are available to rent on Amazon Prime Video!
