Ryan Gosling Exits Daniels Film Over Star Wars Schedule
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- Ryan Gosling exited the Daniels' untitled film due to a scheduling conflict with his work on 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' which he is currently wrapping.
- The Daniels are set to begin production on their new movie in Los Angeles this summer, a project qualifying for a California tax credit with a fixed start date.
- Universal Pictures is backing the film, marking the duo’s first project with the studio since winning Best Picture for 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.'
- Jonathan Wang is producing the film alongside Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert through their Playgrounds deal with Universal, following their recent work on 'The AI Doc.'
- Sara Scott and Jacqueline Garell are overseeing the project for Universal, with the film scheduled for a November 19, 2027 theatrical release.
Why it matters: Gosling’s departure disrupts a high-profile pairing with the Oscar-winning Daniels at a critical pre-production stage, forcing Universal to navigate casting delays on a summer shoot with a firm timeline and 2027 release date already set.
