Gosling exits Universal’s secret Daniels project
Exclusive: Ryan Gosling will not be part of Universal’s hush‑hush project from Daniels, Deadline confirms. The actor had been in talks to headline the untitled, duo‑directed feature, but the deal never closed.
Originally, the plan called for a Los Angeles shoot this summer after California tax credits were approved. However, scheduling friction prevented a final agreement, and Gosling is no longer attached to the movie.
Daniels, the directing duo, alongside producer Jonathan Wang, remain attached to the project under the Playgrounds banner in collaboration with Universal. The studio still targets a late‑2027 bow, and interested talent could step in as the search for a new star continues, with plot details kept under wraps.
Release is slated for November 19, 2027, underscoring Universal’s ongoing confidence in the project despite Gosling’s exit.
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