Ryan Gosling to play Neil Armstrong in upcoming biopic Published By Tribute on Dec 30, 2016


ryan-goslingRyan Gosling is going from dancing on the streets of Los Angeles to making a giant leap for mankind on the moon.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is now set to re-team with his La La Land director Damien Chazelle for an upcoming Neil Armstrong biopic.

Titled First Man, the biopic will be an adaptation of James Hansen's biography First Man: A Life of Neil A. Armstrong and will explore NASA's mission to land on the moon, centering on Armstrong's years as a space dweller between 1961 and 1969.

The film's script will be penned by Oscar-winning Spotlight scribe Josh Singer.

The actor/director duo are wisely using the momentum they've gained from their critical darling La La Land, which has continued to earn a bevy of awards recognition, including seven Golden Globe nominations and a SAG Award nomination for Ryan.

First Man will reportedly start shooting sometime in 2017. ~Shelby Morton

Do you think Ryan is the right choice to play Armstrong? Make your suggestions below!

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Comments & Discussion

  • Penguin - 12/30/2016 12:17:28 PM
    Yeah he is. He might as well ride the wave while he can. I think it's a good choice actually. He's been good in all his movies that I've seen.
  • wiley - 12/30/2016 6:31:57 PM
    Probably couldn't find a worst job of casting if this true. Completely the wrong person to play such an important character in American history.
  • Norma - 12/30/2016 6:39:11 PM
    Fantastic news. That kid can act. Love from a Canadian Senior
  • shannon - 12/31/2016 5:35:28 PM
    Awful pick. He doesn't suit that role at all.

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