Saoirse Ronan on Gosling's Lovely Bones Exit

Saoirse Ronan recently reflected on Ryan Gosling's departure from the 2009 film The Lovely Bones due to creative differences with director Peter Jackson. Initially cast as Ronan's father, Gosling was replaced by Mark Wahlberg, partly due to Gosling's significant weight gain which did not align with Jackson's vision for the character. Ronan expressed sadness over the change but recognized it as a valid decision, noting that Wahlberg brought a unique perspective as a father to the role. Gosling, who gained 60 pounds for the part, had envisioned a different portrayal of his character, leading to conflict with the director. Despite the setback, Ronan and Gosling later collaborated on the film Lost River in 2014, which Gosling directed. Ronan appreciated Gosling's work ethic and noted that he remained unchanged in their subsequent collaboration.