Saoirse Ronan Reflects on Ryan Gosling's Dismissal

Saoirse Ronan recently discussed the casting upheaval during the production of 'The Lovely Bones' on the 'Happy Sad, Confused' podcast, where Ryan Gosling was replaced by Mark Wahlberg just days before filming began. The reason for this significant change was a disagreement over Gosling's decision to gain 60 pounds for the role, which director Peter Jackson did not support. Ronan expressed her sadness over Gosling's departure, noting their bond during pre-production, but acknowledged that the reasons for the switch were valid and not personal. She highlighted that Wahlberg's experience as a father added depth to his portrayal, a perspective Gosling lacked at the time due to his age. Gosling later confirmed the weight issue led to his firing, indicating a lack of communication with Jackson during pre-production. Despite this setback, Ronan and Gosling later collaborated on his directorial debut, 'Lost River'.