Ryan Gosling's hand position has been digitally altered in the new poster for the 10th anniversary rerelease of La La Land, addressing the actor's previous regret over his original pose. The updated promotional image now shows Gosling's hand pointing upward to match his co-star Emma Stone's, rather than the flat hand seen in the original 2016 poster.
Gosling's 'La La Hand' Regret
In a 2024 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Gosling expressed dissatisfaction with how his hand appeared in the original poster. "I didn't know this would become the poster for the movie," he said. "It just killed the energy that way. I call it La La Hand." The new poster, shared on Instagram with the caption "A minor adjustment," rectifies this by repositioning his hand to a more dynamic pose.
Film's Legacy and Awards
Directed by Damien Chazelle, La La Land stars Gosling and Stone as a couple pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. The film grossed over $500 million worldwide and received critical acclaim. Stone won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role, and Chazelle won Best Director. Notably, the film was incorrectly announced as Best Picture at the 2017 Oscars before Moonlight was confirmed as the winner.
Rerelease Dates
La La Land will return to US cinemas on August 16 and UK cinemas on August 28 for its 10th anniversary.
