AceShowbiz - After a four-year gap since their groundbreaking hit Everything Everywhere All at Once, the acclaimed filmmaking duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as The Daniels, are gearing up to start production on a new project later this year. While details remain tightly under wraps, one major piece of news has been confirmed: Ryan Gosling will star in their upcoming untitled film.

The Daniels made a significant splash with Everything Everywhere All at Once, a film that combined inventive storytelling with emotional depth, earning both critical acclaim and box office success. Their follow-up project is highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike, though plot specifics and character details have yet to be disclosed.

During a recent appearance at South by Southwest, Daniel Kwan offered some enticing hints about the project in an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub. Kwan described the film as a "fun sci-fi, action comedy with a big heart," and emphasized that it would be "very existential," capturing the unique blend of genre and emotion that audiences have come to expect from The Daniels.

The filmmakers also plan to shoot much of the film using IMAX technology, marking a first for their career. Production is slated to begin this summer in Los Angeles, with hopes of releasing the movie during the 2027 holiday season, positioning it as a major contender for both audiences and awards consideration.

Meanwhile, Ryan Gosling continues to build an impressive slate of projects within the science fiction genre. He is currently starring in Project Hail Mary, a film adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed 2021 novel, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The movie has been met with widespread praise, boasting a 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and having grossed an impressive $157 million worldwide within its first week in theaters.

In addition to his collaboration with The Daniels, Gosling is also set to headline Star Wars: Starfighter, a new installment in the beloved franchise directed by Shawn Levy of Stranger Things fame. Though the film remains shrouded in secrecy, it is scheduled for release next May, promising a fresh addition to the sci-fi saga. Beyond acting, Gosling is involved as a producer on the upcoming romance Love of Your Life, starring Margaret Qualley and Patrick Schwarzenegger, though he will not appear on screen in that project.

The upcoming Daniels film will be their third feature, following their debut with Swiss Army Man and the critically lauded Everything Everywhere All at Once. Beyond narrative features, Daniel Kwan is producing a documentary titled The AI Doc: or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, further expanding the duo’s creative influence.

As production on the Daniels’ new movie gets underway this summer, anticipation is building for what promises to be another inventive and heartfelt entry in the sci-fi genre, anchored by the star power of Ryan Gosling. Fans and critics alike are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates as the project progresses toward its expected late 2027 release.