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He was originally cast in Mark Wahlbergs role.
Before starring inLady BirdandLittle Women, Saoirse Ronan gave a memorable performance in Peter JacksonsThe Lovely Bones.
I just loved Ryan.
And his dog, George, said Ronan, who had met theBarbiestar in pre-production before his exit.
I was just sad that he wasnt gonna be around.
On the podcast interview, she said she held no ill will.
I think the reasons why they parted were totally valid.
I have spoken to both [Gosling and Jackson] now.
It happens, you know what I mean?
Its not personal, necessarily.
Its just sometimes youre not on the same page.
Ronan added that getting to work with Wahlberg was a silver lining to Goslings departure.
Mark was able to step in, and he was a father, she continued.
He was a father to, like, I dont know, three kids?
He probably had an experience of that that Ryan felt he didnt.
Ryan was like 27.
Gosling has also previouslyreflected on the film.
We had a different idea of how the character should look.
I really believed he should be 210 pounds, Gosling said.
I just showed up on set, and I had gotten it wrong.
… Then I was fat and unemployed.
It was great then to work with him later, Ronan said on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast.
Hes just, like, the same.
