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Jackson explains Ryan Gosling's 'Lovely Bones' departure
13 May
Summary
- Ryan Gosling was recast from 'The Lovely Bones' due to weight gain.
- Mark Wahlberg eventually took over the role Gosling vacated.
- Director Peter Jackson took responsibility for casting decisions.
Director Peter Jackson addressed Ryan Gosling's departure from the 2009 film 'The Lovely Bones.' Gosling had reportedly gained 60 pounds for his role, a change that ultimately led to him being recast with Mark Wahlberg. Jackson, speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, stated that any actor recasting is due to the filmmakers' failure to cast correctly, not the actor's fault.
Jackson explained that film casting involves intricate chemistry, both on and off camera, and that while efforts are made to ensure actors gel with the story and cast, mistakes can occur. He declined to discuss individual actors but took responsibility for the casting decisions. Gosling had previously mentioned a lack of communication during pre-production as the reason for the mix-up, stating he showed up having "gotten it wrong."
