Ryan Goslingis dipping his toes into the horror-comedy genreby producing the upcoming zombie project for Amazon MGM StudiostitledI Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kale. Gosling’s most recent producing credits includeThe Fall Guy,Lost River, andthe upcoming science fiction film,Project Hail Mary, based on the novel by Andy Weir.I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kalewill fall underhis newly minted General Admission label, which he started with Jessie Henderson earlier this year.
As perDeadline,I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kaleisbased on a 45-page unpublished short story written by twin brothers Adam and Daniel Cooper. They will pen the screenplay for the feature, and while plot details remain under wraps for now, the film is said to be“set in a post-apocalyptic world where zombies struggle to regenerate.”While it was reported earlier in the week that Gosling was also attached to star in the project,Deadline says that isn’t the case, and that casting decisions have yet to be made. As of now,a director has also not been chosento helm the project.
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No stranger to Hollywood, The Cooper Twins havealready written and directed several short filmsthat have made their way around various festivals, and the pair have also directed marketing content for various studios. They’ve also been involved incutting together movie and TV trailersfor the likes of Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros., and Apple, with their workearning them both Clio and Golden Trailer awards.
This Is the First of Many Projects Between Ryan Gosling and Amazon MGM Studios
While Ryan Gosling is typically used to beingon the lens side of the camera,I Used to Eat Brains, Now I Eat Kalemarksan exciting new venture for the 43-year-old star. Earlier this year, he partnered with Apple Original Films executive Jessie Hendersonto start General Admission, his own production label. The duo signed a three-year first-look deal with Amazon MGM Studios, giving themfirst crack at narrative films for theatrical and streaming releases, some of which Goslingis expected to star in.
In a statement released at the time of the announcement by Courtenay Valenti, Amazon MGM Studios Head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical, she commented that“We are so thrilled that Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson will make Amazon MGM Studios the home of their new company, General Admission.”
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Gosling released his own statement, touting the accomplishments of Valenti,whom he’d previously worked with onBarbie, as well as mentioningthe rich history behind MGM Studios. He says he feels“honored”to be a part of the next chapter in their storied history.
“It has been such a privilege to work with Courtenay Valenti on ‘Barbie’ and our upcoming film ‘Project Hail Mary.’ Her strong leadership; artistic instincts and clarity of vision make Courtenay a dream collaborator and one of proven expertise in the industry.
From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to ‘Rocky,’ MGM has made many of, not only my favorite films, but some of the greatest films of all time. I’m very excited about the future Courtenay and the team are building at Amazon MGM, and feel honored to be a part of the next chapter of this truly iconic studio.”
In addition toBarbie, you can currently catch Ryan Gosling starring in David Leitch’sThe Fall Guy, which isavailable to rent or purchase on all VOD platforms. The only film he’s set to star in next isProject Hail Mary, whichdoesn’t release until July 09, 2025, though rumors abound that he’salso attached to star as Ghost Riderin an upcoming MCU project.
