Ryan Gosling SLAMS Hollywood for blaming audience for cinema closures; says 'It's our job to make worthy films'

Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has lashd out at members of the film industry, putting the onus of the survival of theatres on the audience. Taking accountability for the promotion of films and survival of movie theatres, the actor's video from a recent screening has gone viral. Gosling reportedly made a surprise appearance at a New York theatre at a screening of his film 'Project Hail Mary'. Using the moment to address ongoing concerns about the future of cinemas, he welcomed the packed audience at the screening, and said, "Six years ago, I got the manuscript. (It's) the most ambitious thing I'll ever make, it seemed impossible. It was too good not to give it a shot. Six years later, we did it."He went on to add, "Here we are, we're all back in theaters."Pushing back against the notion that moviegoers are responsible for sustaining theatres, he said, "It's not your job to keep them open, it's our job to make things that make it worth you coming out." Ryan ended his short addressal saying, "You're about to go to another galaxy, make an alien best friend and save the stars. This movie is for you. Enjoy the trip."Gosling's speech has come in as a stark contrast from other Hollywood actors and Indian movie stars alike, encouraging fans to watch their movies in cinemas. Actor Timothee Chalamet was most recently in the news, for strongly encouraging fans to watch his films in cinemas. In a discussion with Matthew McConaughey, Chalamet also expressed his desire to "keep movie theatres alive," arguing that if people are passionate about films, they will go out of their way to support them in cinemas.Since the decline in box office numbers post-Covid 19, several actors have expressed their alarm about the future of cinema and the survival of movie theaters. Gosling has known his share of box office hits. The actor famously played the role of Ken in 'Barbie', the blockbuster box office phenomenon that went on to score over USD 1 billion at the box office and also beat Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' to become the highest-grossing film of 2023.His latest film, 'Project Hail Mary' has also begun its box office run on a good note. The film shattered box office expectations, by hitting an impressive USD 140.9 million debut at the global box office in its opening weekend. This has made the sci-fi epic the largest debut of 2026 so far.