Did Ryan Gosling’s heart truly beat for his co-star off-camera during the making of the 2011 movie, or was it simply an illusion crafted by their exceptional acting? Either way, their performance worked wonders, captivating audiences as well as the director. The Ken doll can certainly create magic when put together on screen with Emma Stone. While she is indeed a force to reckon with, her on-screen chemistry with Gosling has its separate fan base. From Crazy, Stupid, Love to Gangster Squad to La La Land, the pair never disappoints.
Thus, the director of Crazy, Stupid, Love, Glenn Ficarra, firmly believed that the duo’s on-screen chemistry was so flawless that it could only be born out of genuine love between them in real life. Despite the fact that this notion was far from reality, and the two were certainly not romantically involved during that time, this dynamic duo never ceased to dazzle and delight.
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s Chemistry Was off the Charts
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, undoubtedly, form one enigmatic duo on the silver screen. While it’s highly probable that they weren’t romantically involved during that period, given they were making headlines and seen with different people off-screen, the absolute affinity they shared was very evident in their on-screen chemistry.
No matter how many movies they do, the audience ends up yearning for more! And such was the case for their rom-com, Crazy, Stupid, Love. Although Gosling was locked into the role much prior, the team was having a hard time finding a suitable match on screen for the actor until Emma Stone walked in. The director Glenn Ficarra revealed,
“It was very evident very early. We had narrowed down to a few incredibly talented candidates for Emma’s part. They all read with Ryan, [who] was off screen, and I think in most cases they were a little taken by Ryan’s presence, so nervous at the sight of Ryan. When Emma came in, she sat down, she was ready to go–She was the only one not to be intimidated by him, and in that moment John and I knew”
She stood out as the only actress who remained unswayed by the magnetic presence of Ryan Gosling. Thus their chemistry was apparent from the very moment they first met on set. With each passing moment, Ficarra became increasingly confident that the palpable chemistry they exhibited on screen could only be explained by their real-life romantic feelings for each other.
Glenn Ficarra Believed Ryan Gosling Loved Emma Stone in Real Life
Their chemistry was a force of nature, so undeniable that it sparked a belief within Glenn Ficarra that they must have been madly in love. While he might not have been entirely correct about the intensity of their feelings, there was no denying that the two shared a unique bond. Their on-screen magic was simply mesmerizing, leaving everyone spellbound by their undeniable connection. He said,
“They love each other in real life, and they get on like a house on fire. It wasn’t a lot of heavy lifting on our part. It’s making a move to hire the right chemistry.”
The two grew extremely close and ended up being best friends for life for their shared sense of humor. He continued saying,
“They have a very similar sense of humor… they riff off each other really well.–They’re so much fun to work with, willing to try anything. They both like to laugh, so that’s a great plus when you’re doing a comedy, but they’re not outside the characters because they’re serious actors.–they have great chemistry, and they have fun together. I think it shows in everything they do”
Indeed, the truth remains undeniable that this dynamic duo has undoubtedly cracked the code on how to bring out the best in each other, resulting in breathtaking on-screen chemistry. And it wasn’t just Ficarra who was captivated, as their mesmerizing performance left everyone utterly spellbound.
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Source: Entertainment Weekly
