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Ryan Gosling has dominated industry headlines over the past several days thanks to both milestone business moves and his typical viral public charisma. Variety reports that he has just launched a new production company, General Admission, alongside former Apple Original Films executive Jessie Henderson. This is more than a vanity imprint—Amazon MGM Studios courted Gosling and Henderson for a three-year first-look deal, which means the studio will have priority over narrative features produced by the duo for both theatrical and streaming release. According to Variety, some of these projects will put Gosling back in front of the camera, which could shape the slate of high-profile releases for years to come—a significant biographical pivot that cements him as a creative force behind the scenes as well as on screen.

Everyone is buzzing about Gosling’s prolific schedule. FandomWire confirms that three much-anticipated movies with Gosling at the forefront are due out in 2025 and beyond, including the space epic Project Hail Mary hitting theaters in March 2026. He is also involved in a slick Ocean’s Eleven prequel with Margot Robbie and, if industry murmurs are accurate, has ties to an upcoming Star Wars project. His ability to balance blockbuster franchises with original stories is keeping both fans and Hollywood insiders on high alert.

On the personal appearance front, clips of Gosling making lighthearted comments during a recent Jimmy Kimmel Live! slot have gone viral, with the star joking about nearly sharing a name with Ryan Reynolds and lampooning his own Hollywood journey. This week, a surprise encounter caught on Instagram by @ryan_goslingland sent social media into overdrive, as fans clamored for even the smallest slice of Gosling’s offscreen persona.

Gosling’s collaborative spirit was highlighted in a Globe exclusive, detailing his surprisingly longstanding friendship with Conan O'Brien. Reportedly, he and Eva Mendes regularly socialize with O'Brien and his wife, with Gosling crediting the late-night legend as a comedic mentor—a relationship crowned by viral skits and mutual creative respect. There’s even talk among insiders that the duo could appear together in future film and TV projects, with O'Brien now leveraging Gosling’s dramatic chops as he pursues acting himself.

The actor also generated headlines in entertainment outlets like Us Weekly thanks to newly resurfaced anecdotes from the Barbie set, where co-star Issa Rae joked about nearly asking Gosling to leave a dance number because he kept making the cast laugh. Gosling’s revealing admission in an interview with WSJ Magazine, shared online this week, that he would love another shot at La La Land, sparked debate about Hollywood perfectionism versus on-set spontaneity.

Gosling’s recent moves—from his powerhouse Amazon deal to his continued cultural virality—underscore a career evolution that blends superstar presence with ambitious creative control. The latest news signals a defining stretch in Gosling’s biography, as he steadily transitions from leading man to a major producing force and ever-relatable pop culture icon.

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