David Bridges
Glen Powell’s rise to film star standing has been exhilarating to look at, however he isn’t evaluating himself to fellow actors. In response to an unnamed producer’s declare evaluating the Twisters star, 35, to Ryan Gosling, Glen couldn’t assist however weigh in on the matter.
“Gosling’s a legend,” the High Gun: Maverick actor tweeted on Tuesday, August 27. He then added, “I’m simply Glen,” seemingly as a nod to Ryan’s iconic efficiency of “I’m Simply Ken” in Barbie.
Alongside together with his message, Glen retweeted an interview between an unidentified producer and The Wrap, which was printed on Monday, August 26.
Gosling is a legend.
I’m simply Glen. https://t.co/Mhj0G2jyfU— Glen Powell (@glenpowell) August 27, 2024
“Glen Powell is most undoubtedly an up-and-coming film star within the sense that audiences now go to films to see him,” the producer informed the publication. “Not like an actor like Ryan Gosling whose attraction is generally restricted to feminine audiences, Glen appeals to each females and males.”
Ryan, 43, has not publicly commented on Glen’s assertion, however the Anybody However You star’s tweet garnered intensive reward from followers. Many acknowledged the actor’s reference to the “I’m Simply Ken” lyric, whereas others praised him for complimenting the Pocket book actor.
“Humble, thoughtful king, that is why you’ll at all times be well-known,” one social media consumer tweeted in response to Glen’s message. “Modesty turns into you, Glen! You’re a legend in our eyes,” one other chimed in, whereas a 3rd X consumer wrote, “Two nice folks can coexist. Commendable standing up for Ryan.”
Different followers referred to as for a Glen and Ryan movie collaboration, as one particular person tweeted, “I’ve a person crush on each Glen and Ryan so I’m unsure who wrote this text however they’re improper. We love each of them. And they need to be in a buddy cop film collectively.”
“I would like you and Ryan Gosling to make a film collectively,” a separate consumer added.
This wasn’t the primary time that Ryan has confronted criticism. After his Barbie casting was introduced, some disagreed with a Ken being in his 40s. Different critics picked Ryan aside for his look because the character, which Ryan’s spouse, Eva Mendes, slammed in a press release shared earlier this 12 months.
“So pleased with my man,” Eva, 50, wrote by way of Instagram in January. “A lot hate when he took on this position. So many individuals making an attempt to disgrace him for doing it. Regardless of all of the #Notmyken ridicule and articles written about him, he created this utterly authentic, hilarious, heartbreaking, now iconic character and took all of it the best way to [the] Oscars.”
Sophie Langley
