Ryan Goslingis proudly rocking the neon.In an interview withEntertainment Tonightsurrounding this week’s release of his new Netflix filmThe Gray Man, the 41-year-old actor also teased his role as Barbie’s main squeeze inGreta Gerwig’s upcoming live-actionBarbiemovie alongsideMargot Robbie.Gosling told the outlet that he doesn’t consider it “an insult at all!” that hisGray MancostarChris Evans' character refers to Gosling’s character in theNetflixaction-thriller as a “Ken doll.““I’m proud of that,” Gosling said, joking, “I have that Ken-ergy that you can feel, obviously.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Ryan Gosling as Ken filmingBarbie(2023).SplashNews.comRELATED GALLERY:Every Photo From theBarbieMovie Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan GoslingOf photos that have been released from theBarbieset thus far — namely, ones showing him and Robbie, 32,rocking bright neon while rollerbladingin Venice Beach, California — Gosling teased, “That’s nothing.“For more on theBarbiemovie, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“I can’t wait for people to see the film,” he added toET. “That’s all I can say, otherwise Mattel will come in and box me up.“Ryan Gosling as Ken inBarbie(2023).Warner Bros. PicturesLast month, Warner Bros. Pictures shared a first-look photo ofGosling in character as Ken, sporting platinum locks (and a killer six-pack!) as he posed in all light-wash denim, including an open vest and matching jeans, in front of a hot-pink backdrop.To top it all off, a pair of white boxers stitched with “KEN” could be seen peeking out from above his jeans' waistline.RELATED VIDEO: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Rollerblade in Neon at Venice Beach While Filming Barbie MovieGosling’s longtime partnerEva Mendesappeared onThe Talkin late June, sharing her reaction to seeing her beau as Ken for the first time.“When he sent [the photo] to me from work, I was like, ‘CanI please have that underwear? Please, I never ask for anything,’ " recalled Mendes, 48, adding with a laugh, “So, anyway, I do have it. I’m wearing it right now.““I feel like my man has started a real renaissance. Like a Ken-aissance. I see what’s going on,” she later joked.Aside from Gosling and Robbie,Barbiealso featuresIssa Rae,Will Ferrell,Kate McKinnon,Simu Liu,Michael CeraandAmerica Ferreraamong its extensive, star-studded cast.Barbieopens in theaters July 21, 2023.
Ryan Goslingis proudly rocking the neon.
In an interview withEntertainment Tonightsurrounding this week’s release of his new Netflix filmThe Gray Man, the 41-year-old actor also teased his role as Barbie’s main squeeze inGreta Gerwig’s upcoming live-actionBarbiemovie alongsideMargot Robbie.
Gosling told the outlet that he doesn’t consider it “an insult at all!” that hisGray MancostarChris Evans' character refers to Gosling’s character in theNetflixaction-thriller as a “Ken doll.”
“I’m proud of that,” Gosling said, joking, “I have that Ken-ergy that you can feel, obviously.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Ryan Gosling as Ken filmingBarbie(2023).SplashNews.com
RELATED GALLERY:Every Photo From theBarbieMovie Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling
Of photos that have been released from theBarbieset thus far — namely, ones showing him and Robbie, 32,rocking bright neon while rollerbladingin Venice Beach, California — Gosling teased, “That’s nothing.”
For more on theBarbiemovie, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
“I can’t wait for people to see the film,” he added toET. “That’s all I can say, otherwise Mattel will come in and box me up.”
Ryan Gosling as Ken inBarbie(2023).Warner Bros. Pictures
Last month, Warner Bros. Pictures shared a first-look photo ofGosling in character as Ken, sporting platinum locks (and a killer six-pack!) as he posed in all light-wash denim, including an open vest and matching jeans, in front of a hot-pink backdrop.
To top it all off, a pair of white boxers stitched with “KEN” could be seen peeking out from above his jeans' waistline.
RELATED VIDEO: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Rollerblade in Neon at Venice Beach While Filming Barbie Movie
Gosling’s longtime partnerEva Mendesappeared onThe Talkin late June, sharing her reaction to seeing her beau as Ken for the first time.
“When he sent [the photo] to me from work, I was like, ‘CanI please have that underwear? Please, I never ask for anything,’ " recalled Mendes, 48, adding with a laugh, “So, anyway, I do have it. I’m wearing it right now.”
“I feel like my man has started a real renaissance. Like a Ken-aissance. I see what’s going on,” she later joked.
Aside from Gosling and Robbie,Barbiealso featuresIssa Rae,Will Ferrell,Kate McKinnon,Simu Liu,Michael CeraandAmerica Ferreraamong its extensive, star-studded cast.
Barbieopens in theaters July 21, 2023.
source: people.com
