Get ready for another multiversal-level collaboration. Ryan Gosling, currently riding high on the success of his latest sci-fi hit, is joining forces with the visionary directing duo behind Everything Everywhere All at Once. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as The Daniels, have tapped the actor to lead their highly anticipated and still-untitled next feature film.
This marks the first major casting announcement for the project, which has been shrouded in secrecy since it was first announced. The film will be the directing pair's first since their 2022 Oscar-sweeping phenomenon, which took home seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. After a four-year gap between projects, the industry and fans alike have been eagerly awaiting their next move.
What We Know About The Mysterious Movie
While plot details and Gosling's specific role remain under wraps, Daniel Kwan recently offered some tantalizing clues about the film's tone. Speaking at South by Southwest, he described the project as a "fun sci-fi, action comedy with a big heart" that is also "very existential." This blend of high-concept ideas, genre-bending action, and emotional depth perfectly aligns with the unique style The Daniels established with both Swiss Army Man and their multiverse masterpiece.
In another first for the filmmakers, they plan to shoot significant portions of the movie using IMAX cameras. Production is scheduled to begin this summer in Los Angeles, with an ambitious target release window set for the 2027 holiday season. The combination of Gosling's star power and The Daniels' creative audacity immediately positions this as one of the most intriguing films on the distant horizon.
Gosling's Sci-Fi Hot Streak Continues
This news solidifies Ryan Gosling's status as a leading man in ambitious science fiction. He is currently starring in the critically acclaimed Project Hail Mary, an adaptation of Andy Weir's novel that has earned a stellar 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a massive global box office haul. The film's success, detailed in our report on its record-breaking opening, proves audiences are eager for smart sci-fi with Gosling at the helm.
His upcoming slate is packed with genre projects. Next, he's set to pilot a starship in Star Wars: Starfighter, a new franchise film directed by Shawn Levy. While he won't be appearing on screen, Gosling is also producing the romance film Love of Your Life, starring Margaret Qualley and Patrick Schwarzenegger. His choice to work with The Daniels suggests a continued desire to partner with distinctive directorial voices following collaborations with auteurs like Denis Villeneuve on Blade Runner 2049.
The Daniels' Next Act
For Kwan and Scheinert, this film represents a major step forward. Their last project, Everything Everywhere All at Once, was a surprise indie hit that became a cultural touchstone and awards juggernaut. The pressure for a follow-up is immense, but their track record of delivering wildly original stories suggests they're up to the task. Beyond this film, Kwan is also producing a documentary titled The AI Doc: or How I Became an Apocaloptimist.
The pairing of Gosling's charismatic, everyman appeal with The Daniels' penchant for absurdist, heartfelt, and visually inventive storytelling is a match made in cinematic heaven. It promises a sci-fi experience that is both intellectually engaging and wildly entertaining—a combination that has proven successful before. For another example of a sci-fi film finding a massive audience beyond its theatrical run, check out our story on how 'Ad Astra' became a streaming sleeper hit.
With filming set to start in a few months, more details about the plot and additional cast are sure to emerge. For now, the announcement alone—that one of Hollywood's biggest stars is joining forces with its most creatively daring directors—is enough to generate significant buzz. This project is poised to be a major event film when it eventually launches into theaters.
