“La La Land” is an American musical directed by , which had its world premiere at the end of August 2016. After the first screenings, it was hailed as the most beautiful film of the decade, and Ryan Gosling, who created a pair of artists on screen, was hailed as the best film duo. Only years later it turned out that other actors were initially supposed to be cast in the main roles.
A hit musical with Stone and Gosling. What is the movie “La La Land” about?
The plot of “La La Land” focuses on the fate of talented, aspiring artists. Mia is an actress and is trying hard to make it in the film industry, and Sebastian is a talented jazz musician who, instead of releasing records, plays to the chop in local restaurants. Their chance meeting makes them inseparable, and love gives them wings to fight everyday difficulties. Although life constantly puts them to the test and throws obstacles at their feet, they do not stop believing in the fulfillment of their dreams. Together they motivate each other to work, endure failures and minor successes, and the feeling that connects them grows stronger with each passing day. However, the price of their career is painful and eventually begins to negatively affect their relationship.
How many Oscars did the film “La La Land” win? They weren’t supposed to play the main characters
There is no doubt that “La La Land” achieved a huge box office success, attracting real crowds to cinemas. His credentials include award nominations and wins in as many as 6 categories. The statuette for Best Actress in a Leading Role went to Emma Stone, which was the first Oscar in her career, and she was appreciated for her performance of the song “City Of Stars”. It turns out, however, that they were close to creating an iconic couple on the screen.
Initially, Chazelle wanted to cast the stars of youth productions in these roles, including Miles Teller, with whom he apparently even signed a contract. At that time, the actor was after the success of “Whiplash” and was quite popular, so he demanded too much remuneration in relation to the budget, and ultimately the director thanked him for his cooperation. In turn, he wrote the character of Mia with Watson in mind and couldn’t imagine any other actress playing her. However, she could not accept the offer because at the same time she decided to participate in the film “Beauty and the Beast”. It was then that he remembered Stone’s performance in the Broadway musical “Cabaret” and decided that she would be a worthy replacement. He was right, because together with Gosling she created a couple that was loved by millions.
Source: Gazeta
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