Ryan Gosling has dropped out of an upcoming horror film remake, and whereas that exit is disappointing, 2024 nonetheless seems to be like an enormous yr for the actor. Gosling has been performing for over twenty years and has had an array of memorable roles in several genres, resulting in a number of awards, together with a Golden Globe win and two Academy Awards nominations — with a 3rd likelihood at an Oscar probably coming subsequent yr. Right now, he’s considered one of Hollywood’s hottest actors, and his profession is barely getting brighter going ahead.

With Gosling’s filmography tapping into all main genres, together with romance, musicals, comedy, and thrillers, the actor was lengthy overdue to star in a full-on horror movie. That was imagined to occur quickly together with his lead function in Blumhouse’s Wolf Man, however he’s not concerned with the remake after being hooked up to the mission for the previous couple of years. Regardless of Gosling’s exit from Wolf Man, which continues to be anticipated to be launched subsequent yr, the actor has plenty of different large, extremely anticipated initiatives within the works in 2024 to stay up for.

Why Ryan Gosling Exited Blumhouse’s Wolf Man Film

The Wolf Man obtained a makeover.

There is no such thing as a official motive for Ryan Gosling’s departure from Wolf Man, however a number of potential explanations are price contemplating. Gosling will nonetheless obtain an government producer credit score for the horror movie, and his continued involvement signifies there have been no main issues between him and Blumhouse. As an alternative, it seems to be like the choice for his departure may need one thing to do with the change in director. When Gosling shared his pleasure for Wolf Man final yr, he gave his reference to director Derek Cianfrance as one of many the reason why he signed onto the movie. The 2 beforehand labored collectively on the movies Blue Valentine and The Place Past the Pines.

Cianfrance has additionally exited Wolf Man, changed by The Invisible Man helmer Leigh Whannell, and Gosling could have left with him. After all, the explanation for him dropping the remake may merely be that he is a really busy man. The film is about for launch on October 25, 2024, which suggests filming may begin instantly. Gosling has a number of different initiatives lined up, and his schedule won’t have allowed him to suit Wolf Man into his present slate. This type of shuffling is widespread proper now within the wake of 2023’s Hollywood strikes. Luckily, together with a brand new director, the mission has already solid a brand new lead: Possessor‘s Christopher Abbott.

Ryan Gosling Will Nonetheless Have An Thrilling 2024

There are numerous good issues to return for the Barbie actor.

Regardless of his departure from Wolf Man, Ryan Gosling will nonetheless have an enormous and thrilling 2024. His function as Ken on this yr’s Barbie film obtained an overwhelmingly constructive response, and the hype for his efficiency and a potential spinoff starring Gosling will proceed, particularly by the awards season. Predictions for the 2024 Oscar for Greatest Supporting Actor put him as a frontrunner within the class, and only a nomination — to not point out a win, if that occurs as nicely — can be an important begin for the brand new yr.

On high of that, Gosling will star with Emily Blunt in The Fall Man, which will likely be launched on Might 3, 2024. Directed by Bullet Prepare‘s David Leitch, that film will see him play a stunt performer turned real-life motion hero. There may also probably be extra data revealed concerning the rumored Ocean’s Eleven prequel, which he is anticipated to guide with Barbie co-star Margot Robbie. Moreover, the most recent replace about Gosling’s film Venture Hail Mary, about an astronaut attempting to avoid wasting the Earth whereas in orbit in outer house, signifies that it may begin filming subsequent yr.