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Crazy, Stupid, Love Director Shares Surprising Reason Emma Stone Was Cast Alongside Ryan Gosling

Emma Stone landed her Crazy, Stupid, Love role opposite Ryan Gosling thanks to her surprising reaction to the heartthrob while auditioning, the movie's directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa shared.

Emma Stone nailed her “Crazy, Stupid, Love” audition by roasting Ryan Gosling

The actress was only 21-years-old when she impressed filmmakers (and Gosling) with her quick wit.Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ (2011)Credit: Ben Glass/Warner Bros.Key PointsEmma Stone was the last actress to audition with Ryan Gosling for Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011).The 21-year-old nailed it when she roasted Gosling for flubbing a line.“We were all just like, ‘Okay, that’s it. That’s the person,’” recalled co-director Glenn…

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