The Bizarre Reason Ryan Gosling Was Recast At The Last Minute For The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones almost starred Ryan Gosling in a main role, but the actor was recast for an unexpected reason before going on to become a major movie star. The Lovely Bones, based on Alice Sebold’s novel of the same name, tells the story of a young girl’s murder and her subsequent time in the afterlife, watching her family reckon with the consequences of her death. The Lovely Bones saw mixed reviews, with some critics praising the movie’s depiction of the afterlife and the central performances, while others criticized The Lovely Bones for its muddled tone, which wasted the strong cast.