In a recent interview, Ryan Gosling made an engaging effort to speak Spanish while promoting his upcoming movie, Project Hail Mary. The actor’s attempt at delivering his lines in Spanish, despite some uncertainty, captured attention and praise from the interviewer.
Ryan Gosling’s Attempt at Spanish Dialogue in Project Hail Mary Interview
During his conversation with a Latin-focused outlet, Ryan Gosling was challenged to recite his movie lines in Spanish. He was provided with cards showing his dialogue side-by-side in English and Spanish. From the beginning, the star of La La Land expressed some hesitation, saying,
“It might not shine. It might be a little dull. You can put the shine on it for me, please.”
The 45-year-old actor then repeated his first sentence multiple times in English before saying, No soy un astronauta. The interviewer immediately responded with encouragement: “You got it.”
Following this, Gosling tackled the phrase “It’s now or never.” After practicing the words slowly, he confidently said, Es ahora o nunca. Next, he delivered the line “Hail Mary. I get it.” which he translated as Ave María. Lo entiendo. He described this particular phrase as easy to say.
Challenges Faced While Pronouncing Spanish Sentences
When Gosling reached the line,
“I put the ‘not’ in astronaut,”
he requested some assistance. The interviewer kindly broke the sentence down into smaller parts for him to repeat. Despite his efforts, he voiced concerns about achieving the right pronunciation and finding the subtle nuances in the words. The interviewer encouraged him by saying that Spanish is
“extra. It’s passionate. The more the better.”
While expressing caution about
“having too much fun with it,”
the actor then attempted the phrase
“Jo pongo el ‘no’ el astronauta.”
He moved on to another line,
“I’m Grace. I’m going to call you Rocky.”
With some guidance, Gosling successfully said, Soy Grace. Te llamaré Rocky. The interviewer complimented him, noting,
“You roll your Rs very well.”
Final Line and Interviewer’s Appreciation for Gosling’s Effort
For his conclusion, Gosling translated the final line, “So, I met an alien.” He said, Bueno conocí a un extraterrestre with noticeable ease. The interviewer pointed out that this was the most difficult word to pronounce and praised him for mastering it seamlessly.
Ryan Gosling’s Spanish trial reflects not only his dedication to promotional efforts but also a willingness to embrace a new language despite challenges, showing a blend of humor and determination. As Project Hail Mary draws near, this playful moment offers fans a glimpse of the actor’s approachable personality beyond the screen.
