Key Takeaways:
– Ryan Gosling shares a love-hate relationship with Disney because of a unique reason.
– The Canadian actor, who started his career with the Mickey Mouse Club, admires and despises Disney for the same reason.
– Gosling loves the idea of Disney's ‘Commando Cats,' but disapproves of how it targets the company's primary icon – Mickey Mouse.
A Hollywood Star's Remarkable Connection with Disney
Ryan Gosling, the charismatic Hollywood star, is on top of the world, on the brink of playing an iconic Mattel toy in a movie alongside Margot Robbie. However, the Canadian actor's journey to fame began in a less glamorous setting – as a Mouseketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club. Nevertheless, the actor has a rather complex relationship with Disney, for a reason that may sound a bit fantastical, but that's what makes the story interesting!
Gosling's Love for Disney's Eccentric Side
The La La Land star, a frequent visitor to Disneyland, spent many solitary hours at the renowned theme park, as he revealed in the Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast. Gosling especially enjoys the unique and peculiar aspects of Disney, which was evident in his conversation with Conan O'Brien on the comedian's talk show.
Here's what really put a twinkle in Gosling's eyes: the idea of Disney breeding an army of special, ‘Commando Cats' to invade the park after hours, tasked with eradicating all the mice. “They're so weird and they think of everything,” Gosling acknowledged with amusement by this alleged ploy.
Ironic Reason Behind Gosling's Resentment Towards Disney
However, this eccentric idea is the very reason that gives rise to Gosling's disapproval of Disney. The face of Disney, the beloved character, Mickey Mouse, represents the whole brand. Still, if this theory were correct, it would mean that the emblematic creature is ironically the least safe in the park. Gosling, once a part of The Mickey Mouse Club, found this notion quite contradictory and disturbing.
In Gosling's words, “If you're a mouse and you go into Disneyland, you are not leaving alive.” This sentiment even won the agreement of the talk show host: “It's a death sentence,” he concurred.
Impact of Childhood Experience on Gosling's Career
Despite finding his childhood experience as a Mouseketeer “depressing,” Gosling recently posited that it was helpful for his Oscar-nominated role. He likened his time at the Club to his character's struggle for self-identity, explaining to Variety, “I was a hamster in The Mickey Mouse Club, just trying to figure it out.”
In the upcoming movie ‘Barbie,' Gosling seeks to bring his unique experiences and mature understanding to his role. The movie, starring Ryan Gosling, is now available for streaming on Max.
As we enjoy Gosling's breathtaking performances on screen, we're left with a chuckle at his eccentric observation of Disney's strange practices. After all, it's not every day you hear about Hollywood actors sharing such a peculiar connection with the beloved children's brand. While his love-hate relationship with Disney adds a new flavor to our perception of the actor, it also deepens our appreciation of his nuanced performances that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
