Ryan Gosling Exits Upcoming Sci-Fi Film From 'Everything Everywhere' Directors

The Canadian actor had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:37pm

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Ryan Gosling, the acclaimed Canadian actor known for recent hits like The Fall Guy and Barbie, has exited an upcoming sci-fi film being directed by the duo behind Everything Everywhere All at Once. The movie, which was set to begin filming in Los Angeles this summer, has lost Gosling due to a scheduling conflict, according to a new report.

Why it matters

Gosling's involvement would have been a major draw for the new film, which was described as an "event movie" that would build an impressive ensemble cast. His departure is a setback for the project, which is being made by Universal and was originally slated for a November 2027 release.

The details

Gosling had been attached to the untitled sci-fi film from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the acclaimed duo behind the Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once. While details about the plot and Gosling's role were not revealed, the movie was expected to be a high-profile release. However, a scheduling conflict has now led to Gosling's exit from the cast, with the parting described as mutual.

  • Gosling was originally reported to have joined the cast on March 26, 2026.
  • The film was originally set to be released on June 12, 2027, before moving to November 19 later that year.

The players

Ryan Gosling

A Canadian actor known for recent box office hits like The Fall Guy and Barbie, as well as an Academy Award nomination for his work in Barbie.

Daniel Kwan

One half of the directing duo behind the Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Daniel Scheinert

The other half of the directing duo behind the Oscar-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Universal

The studio producing the upcoming sci-fi film that Gosling has exited.

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What’s next

The studio will now need to find a replacement for Gosling in the lead role, which could delay or impact the film's production schedule and release plans.

The takeaway

Gosling's exit is a setback for the high-profile sci-fi project, which had generated significant anticipation given the involvement of the acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once directors. The search is now on for a new lead actor to anchor the ensemble cast.