From The Notebook to Are You Afraid of the Dark?, theres a Gosling for any occasion.
It’s no surprise it garnered him his first Oscar nomination.
Gosling spent months learning how to play the piano to authentically portray struggling jazz musician Sebastian.
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And even while singing and dancing, the actor brings a realistic humanity to his character.
Hilarious and charming, Seb is impossible not to fall for, despite his complex and deeply rooted flaws.
Ultimately, it’s Meyers' idealistic perspective on morals and ethics that brings the character to his knees.
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BONUS: Jamie Leary, Are You Afraid of the Dark?
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