While The Conjuring has always been revolving around one of the most malevolent spirits, it seems like it also has a connection with Hollywood’s newest Ken, Ryan Gosling. However, no one would ever imagine Ryan Gosling’s connection with a horror movie like The Conjuring, close inspection has shed some light on the actor’s reference in one such film, revealing some lesser-known facts about Gosling.

Barbie Star Ryan Gosling
Barbie Star Ryan Gosling

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Ryan Gosling’s Connection with The Conjuring

While it might come as a shock, Ryan Gosling the new Ken of the Hollywood indeed had a reference in the 2013’s The Conjuring movie. Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren this movie was said to be one of the best horror movies of the year. With an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Conjuring was praised by critics as one of the finest ghost stories.

The Conjuring
The Conjuring

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In this impressive movie, the Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling also had a part to play. Even though Gosling did not have a physical appearance in the movie, the song of his band “In The Room Where You Sleep” had its way to the film. This hauntingly beautiful song contributed to the film’s soundtrack.

Back in 2009, Gosling opted for an acting break for a year, in which he put out an album with his friend Zach Shields. This musical collaboration between the two friends was known as Dead Man’s Bones. This band worked on the title track of 2013’s The Conjuring making the Ken of Hollywood have his fantasy of being part of a supernatural genre film come true.

Ken The Musician: Lesser-Known Fact of Ryan Gosling

While fans are well aware of Ryan Gosling’s acting skills, what has been missed is the interest of the Notebook star in singing and musical instruments. At a very young age, Gosling started dancing and singing and would perform at local talent shows. By the time Gosling was 12 he was hired by Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel’s The Mickey Mouse Club alongside many brewing stars including Britney Spear, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, and JC Chasez.

Ryan Gosling in La La Land
Ryan Gosling in La La Land

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However, during the early 2000s, the actor was more focused on developing his acting portfolio and worked on movies like The Notebook and Half Nelson which also led to him scoring an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. After working in a series of movies, Gosling decided to take a break to work on an album alongside his friend Zach Shield. Both of them collaborated and named the band Dead Man’s Bones. This band toured in 2009 and 2010 and even performed at the FYF Festival in Los Angeles in 2010. Even though the band has not been active since 2012, Gosling’s interest in singing and music has not ended.

After the band’s being came to a halt Ryan Gosling was seen showing his talent on screen. In many movies and shows like Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines, La La Land, Song to Song, and Barbie Gosling showcased his skills as both a musician and singer.

Source: The Digital Fix, CBC 

 

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