Gosling's Poster Ploy: A Symptom of Hollywood's Obsession with Image Over Substance The re release of Damien Chazelle's "La La Land" marks a milestone in the film's legacy, but beneath its anniversary celebration lies a more telling story.
Ryan Gosling's long held desire for a revised poster design has finally been granted by Lionsgate, and the change speaks volumes about the industry's relentless pursuit of perfection – or rather, the perfect image.
Gosling expressed his discontent with the original poster in interviews dating back to 2024, claiming that his decision to pose with a flat hand instead of an upturned position "killed the energy" and left him feeling self conscious.