Scott Speedman praised Ryan Gosling’s underrated talent while comparing him to Jim Carrey. Both Speedman and Gosling are two of the most iconic and talented actors in the world. What is unexpected is that the two once shared the screen early in their careers, appearing in the famous sitcom Goosebumps.
Now, more than three decades after working together on the project, Speedman spoke about Gosling, praising the Oscar-nominated actor. And having seen Gosling long before he achieved fame, Speedman knows a thing or two about his career. He revealed one of Gosling’s talents that many people may have overlooked.
Scott Speedman compares Ryan Gosling to Jim Carrey
In his interview with PEOPLE about his ABC series R.J. Decker, Scott Speedman spoke about working alongside Ryan Gosling on Goosebumps when they were both young. The actor further shared that before fame, he often saw Gosling on television and at various auditions. He also recalled Gosling being immensely gifted in comedy and even compared his talent to that of Jim Carrey.
“I mean, I have always watched him on Canadian television as sort of the Jim Carrey comic relief on shows and stuff like that,” he said.
“He became this other leading man kind of guy and he’s amazing at that. But he was a very, very gifted comedian as you see when he does Saturday Night Live.”
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During his interview with PEOPLE, he further pointed out Gosling’s talent during his earlier stint on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. Both the actors appeared in the 15th episode of Season 1, titled “Say Cheese or Die,” which premiered on February 9, 1996. After facing early struggles, both their careers eventually took off, with Speedman appearing in Felicity, while Gosling went on to star in The Notebook, Barbie, and now Project Hail Mary.
However, comedy is not Gosling’s only underrated talent. The actor recently reunited with his indie rock band for a new release.
Ryan Gosling’s band dropped a new song
Apart from his acting career, Ryan Gosling has been active in his music career as well. Previously, at the 2024 Oscars, he performed a rendition of his Barbie song ‘I’m Just Ken.’ Now, Gosling’s indie rock band, Dead Man’s Bones, which consists of him and Zach Shields, has dropped a new single titled “Lost in the Night” in October this year.
July 13, 2022, Hollywood, California, USA: Ryan Gosling attends the World Premiere of Netflix s The Gray Man Hollywood U
This is their first music release in more than 17 years. There is also a music video for the song featuring Rain Spencer and Noah Jupe. Now, after a historic year with Project Hail Mary, Gosling will gear up for his next big projects, including Star Wars: Starfighter and the Marvel Ghost Rider film.
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