To mark the 10th anniversary of the musical La La Land, producers have released a revised promotional poster that alters Ryan Gosling’s hand position. According to the Press Association, the updated image features Gosling’s hand pointed upward to match co-star Emma Stone’s, a change made after the actor expressed regret over his original pose in a 2024 interview with The Wall Street Journal.
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Gosling, who starred alongside Stone in the Damien Chazelle-directed musical, famously referred to his original hand placement as “La La Hand.” He told The Wall Street Journal that he regretted the pose because he felt it “killed the energy” of the shot.
Did you know?
The original 2016 film was a significant commercial success, grossing more than $500 million worldwide. It remains a staple of modern musical cinema despite being famously involved in the 2017 Oscars Best Picture mix-up, where it was incorrectly announced as the winner before the actual recipient, Moonlight, was confirmed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the La La Land poster changed?
The poster was updated to reflect Ryan Gosling’s personal preference. He expressed regret over his hand position in the original, calling it “La La Hand,” and the new version aligns his hand with Emma Stone’s for better visual energy.
Is the new poster replacing the original?
The new poster is being used to celebrate the film’s 10th anniversary.
Who directed La La Land?
The film was directed by Damien Chazelle, who also won an Oscar for his work on the project.
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