Ryan Gosling Expresses Regrets Over La La Land Dance Scene And Desires A Do-Over: ‘Despite Everyone’s Advice…’
Ryan Gosling has recently opened up about a moment in the 2016 film La La Land that continues to bother him.
During an interview for WSJ Magazine’s The One video series, Gosling expressed his desire to reshoot the iconic dance sequence with Emma Stone from the film. This sequence was also featured on the movie’s promotional poster. He referred to his hand gesture in the poster as his “La La Hand.”
La La Land received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Chazelle’s direction, the screenplay, cinematography, music, and the performances of Gosling and Stone.
More about the scene that Ryan Gosling wants to re-shoot
Gosling elaborated on the scene he wishes to redo, mentioning a specific moment during a dance with Emma Stone. He expressed regret for the hand positioning in the poster that became iconic. Despite initial disagreement with feedback, he now acknowledges his mistake and refers to the original hand gesture as “La La Hand.”
Gosling was also asked about his dance background’s influence on playing Sebastian in the film. Reflecting on his performance, he humorously admitted that it didn’t provide much help in the end.
Summary of La La Land
La La Land follows the story of a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who cross paths and fall in love in Los Angeles while pursuing their dreams. The film explores themes of sacrifice, love, and passion, depicting a realistic portrayal of relationships.
The movie received six Oscars in various categories, including Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, and Best Production Design.
On a different note, Ryan Gosling is currently basking in the success of his latest release, The Fall Guy, which hit theaters recently.