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Ryan Gosling Was Fired From ‘Lovely Bones’ After Gaining 60 Pounds. Peter Jackson Now Speaks Out: ‘Anytime We Recast an Actor, It’s Actually Our Fault’ - Variety

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At the Cannes Film Festival, Peter Jackson addressed his decision to recast Ryan Gosling in the 2009 film The Lovely Bones after Gosling reportedly gained about 60 pounds. Jackson said that anytime they recast an actor it reflects on the filmmakers, taking responsibility for the casting change. His comments revisit a well-known early-career setback for Gosling as the actor now leads high-profile projects.

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Ryan Gosling Was Fired From ‘Lovely Bones’ After Gaining 60 Pounds. Peter Jackson Now Speaks Out: ‘Anytime We Recast an Actor, It’s Actually Our Fault’ - Variety

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