With the underperformance of “The Fall Guy“, sources close to him reported Gosling is now fully invested in another new project—zombie action-comedy film “I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale.” This move is quite important to him in respect of exploring new directions in the business.
The Fall Guy Underperformed
Gosling’s last film, “The Fall Guy,” co-starring with the inimitable Emily Blunt, did not do as well at the box office as assumed. Maybe because of that star power, Gosling has already reconsidered where his career is headed. Although it had big expectations, audiences found it difficult to be engaged, placing them alongside a stockpile of somewhat disappointing box office revenues.
Entering the Zombie Comedy Genre
Not deterred from the setbacks lately, he has now joined Amazon MGM Studios to produce a new creation: “I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale.” That is going to guarantee a fresh perspective against the traditionally hallowed Zombie genre, with a humanely comic contemporaneous taint. The plot goes around reformed zombies seeking readmittance into society, with a comically distorted take on the usual zombie movie.
The zombie genre, the comedy genre, has been taken in many different ways in all these years. I mean, “Shaun of the Dead” and “Zombieland” were really high bars, singular visions of that blend of their humor and horror. “I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale” is going to carry this heritage into giving a fresh, funny spin to the genre, this time touching on the mundane lives of reformed zombies.
The Cooper Twins: Fresh Talent Behind the Project
This is to be their maiden screenplay, by twin brothers Adam and Daniel Cooper, who forge their identity in the tinsel town of Hollywood through fresh storytelling. The Coopers were known for their short-filmmaking work and trailer editing prior to being part of this big break. This makes them rather unique, and this project most special for the brothers. In the process, this will contribute much towards Gosling’s dish of a horror-comedy—both genres meshed into one.
Though Gosling is producing the film, he is not yet attached to star. What this will do, then, is enable him to focus on the creative and managing side of the production. There are also speculations that he might consider directing, too, with his increasing behind-the-camera involvements.
Gosling’s Producer Ambitions
While Gosling is attached to produce, he won’t star in the film. That way, he can concentrate on developing his skills as a producer and possibly even make his directorial debut. His involvement with “Project Hail Mary,” a science fiction movie based on Andy Weir’s novel, lends credibility to a desire for working behind the camera.
Recent ventures of Gosling indicate that he might be moving towards directing. Producing and acting in significant projects like “Project Hail Mary” lends him experience in both these arts, which gives him the momentum that can help him direct “I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale,” or any other future film.
Future Projects and Diversification
This comes at a time when Gosling will shortly finish playing the role of Ken in the highly anticipated movie “Barbie.” There is also the acting role in the future production “Project Hail Mary,” which will be based off a novel by Andy Weir. As the broadening of his roles within the industry takes place, Gosling is searching to create a further footprint in Hollywood.
As Gosling balances his work in front of and behind the camera, career choices reflect a desire to diversify skill sets. From an acting career towards becoming a producer, and possibly even director, the pivot seems strategic in light of recent box office struggles. Perhaps this diversification will give him more control creatively and new opportunities in the industry.
The Impact of Current Box Office Trends
Gosling’s recent films have not really had the expected reception at the box office. This likely will help sway him into the role of producing and thus gives him a better control over his projects and their success.
It appears that both fans and critics have a lot to say on the professional decisions of Gosling. Reactions in social media regarding his producing ambitions polarize, half excited over the new zombie comedy and the other half bristling at his career change from acting.
Producing “I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale” was quite a move on Ryan Gosling’s part, taking his career in a very positive way. Embracing new roles that the industry has in store for him allows Gosling to move with the changes Hollywood is always undergoing. His collaboration with new talent, like the Cooper Twins, could make for a new and interesting form within the zombie comedy genre.
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