Ryan Gosling to Headline New Sci-Fi Action Comedy from Acclaimed Directors
In a major Hollywood development, acclaimed actor Ryan Gosling has been confirmed to star in the next feature film from the visionary directing duo behind the Oscar-winning phenomenon Everything Everywhere All at Once. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels, will helm this highly anticipated project.
Release Date and Production Details Announced
Universal Pictures has officially scheduled the untitled sci-fi action comedy for a theatrical release on November 19, 2027. According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, production is slated to commence in Los Angeles during the upcoming summer season. This casting news arrives on the heels of Gosling's recent box office success with Amazon MGM's Project Hail Mary, which has exceeded expectations by grossing over $100 million domestically and $155 million globally.
Directors Reveal Intriguing Story Elements
While specific plot details remain tightly under wraps, director Daniel Kwan offered tantalizing hints about the film's narrative during a recent interview with Collider at the South By Southwest festival. He described the project as a "fun sci-fi, action comedy with a big heart" that is also "very existential".
Kwan elaborated further, stating that the film will grapple with a complex world and that the directors' ambition to "reconcile all those things and put them into one movie" has contributed to the extended development timeline. This philosophical approach aligns with the creative signature that made their previous work so distinctive.
Building on a Stellar Track Record
This new film represents the highly anticipated follow-up to Everything Everywhere All at Once, the 2022 cinematic sensation that achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. The groundbreaking film earned over $100 million at the global box office and secured seven Academy Awards, including:
- Best Picture
- Best Director for Daniels
- Best Actress for Michelle Yeoh
- Best Original Screenplay
Kwan and Scheinert first made their feature film debut with the unconventional 2016 fantasy comedy Swiss Army Man, starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, establishing their reputation for innovative storytelling.
Gosling's Busy 2027 Schedule and Production Team
This project marks Ryan Gosling's second major film scheduled for release in 2027, alongside Star Wars: Starfighter, a spinoff directed by Shawn Levy in which the actor is also set to appear. The production will be led by Kwan and Scheinert alongside their longtime producing partner Jonathan Wang through their Playgrounds banner, which operates under an overall agreement with Universal Pictures.
The collaboration between one of Hollywood's most bankable stars and the industry's most creatively daring directing team promises to deliver a unique cinematic experience that blends mainstream appeal with artistic ambition, continuing the Daniels' tradition of genre-defying storytelling.
