Ryan Gosling almost suited up as a superhero, and the story behind it is wild! Before joining the Barbie world or serenading us in La La Land, Gosling was eyeing a different kind of role—a superhero flick that once had the Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman, attached. Yeah, imagine Gosling trading in his smooth, brooding charm for some crime-fighting action.
While we didn’t get to see him don a cape (or claws), just knowing he considered it has us wondering what could’ve been. Was this an alternate reality where Ken and Wolverine join forces? Maybe. Either way, this what-if is giving us some serious comic-book movie FOMO!
Ryan Gosling’s Unexpected Superhero Journey: How Drive Became His Hero Movie
Ryan Gosling once had his eye on a superhero movie—and it almost happened with Hugh Jackman in the mix. “I wanted to make this one,” Gosling revealed, referring to Drive, a film that became his personal superhero movie, though not in the traditional sense. Before it became the neo-noir cult classic we know today, the project went through a few rewrites, with Jackman and director Neil Marshall once attached. Gosling, however, saw something different in the script. He alluded,
This is the one. I wanted to make this one. I didn’t always know I was gonna get to make it, but I did.
Reflecting on his connection to Drive, the actor shared how the film resonated with him on a deeper level. For Gosling, the role wasn’t just about fast cars and crime bosses. It was about a man who, in his own twisted way, saw himself as a hero. Talking about the character of Driver, a man who’s watched too many movies and confuses his life for one, he asserted:
When I read it, in trying to figure out who would do something like this, the only way to make sense of this is that this is a guy that’s seen too many movies, and he’s started to confuse his life for a film. He’s lost in the mythology of Hollywood and he’s become an amalgamation of all the characters that he admires.
Gosling was all in when Hugh Jackman got attached to the film. The script had gone through a bunch of drafts, and in one, the main guy wasn’t even a stunt driver—probably the version Jackman saw. Gosling vibed with the character, who couldn’t tell real life from the movies. It hit close to home. He shared how, as a kid, First Blood had him convinced he was Rambo. He even threw knives at kids during recess (yeah, for real). His parents weren’t having it though and cut down his movie time to some less violent stuff.
In the end, Ryan Gosling got his superhero movie. Drive may not have been the caped-crusader blockbuster everyone expected, but for Gosling, it was the one he “wanted to make”—a hero story with a noir twist and a pulsing electronic score that left audiences spellbound.
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams Reignite The Notebook Magic with Live Best Kiss Re-enactment
When Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams took home the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss in 2005, they didn’t just accept the trophy—they recreated their Notebook magic live on stage. Their iconic kiss from The Notebook, a film that redefined cinematic romance, is still hailed as one of the most passionate depictions of love ever.
On stage, Gosling and McAdams gave audiences a live version of their now-legendary smooch, proving that their chemistry wasn’t just limited to the screen. The moment was electric, showcasing the same intensity and vulnerability that made Noah and Allie unforgettable.
Years later, thanks to a resurfaced video, the internet’s once again swooning over the duo’s undeniable connection—both on and off-screen.
Drive is available to watch on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
