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Gosling's 'Hail Mary' for Eva Mendes' Brother
29 Mar
Summary
- Gosling advocated for his brother-in-law, Carlo Mendez, at a movie event.
- He described Mendez as the hardest-working nonworking actor.
- Mendez has an acting career dating back to the mid-2000s.
At a recent promotional gathering for his upcoming film 'Project Hail Mary' in Los Angeles, Ryan Gosling unexpectedly used his platform to advocate for his brother-in-law, Carlo Mendez. Instead of adhering to standard talking points, Gosling paused the event to identify Mendez in the audience and request that the attending directors, producers, and writers consider hiring him.
Gosling introduced Mendez, who is also the brother of Eva Mendes, describing him as the "hardest-working nonworking actor" he has ever encountered. He made a direct appeal, urging the filmmakers to cast Mendez, emphasizing his deserving nature.
Mendez has been pursuing an acting career since the mid-2000s. His past roles include appearances in television series such as '90210,' 'Parks & Recreation,' 'The Bay,' and more recently, '9-1-1' and a recurring part in 'Dexter: Original Sin.' This public endorsement from Gosling underscores a rare moment of influence being used for genuine support within the industry.
