Many were surprised to learn that actor Ryan Gosling played his own piano parts in for his Oscar nominated role in La La Land.
And new behind the scenes footage from the film shows that the 36-year-old stud is the genuine article when it comes to tickling the ivories.
In the clips, the Canadian born talent sits behind the keys to prove that it’s possible to have musical chops, good looks and charm all rolled into one.
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He’s got chops! Ryan Gosling showed off his real life piano playing chops in a behind the scenes clip from La La Land released Tuesday
Note perfect: Director-writer Damien Chazelle explained that the piano playing was ‘all Ryan’ and that he even had a back-up player on hand but they were never even needed
The footage shows the former Disney Mouseketeer focused on his scales, practicing both classic and contemporary numbers including the uptempo tune Start a Fire performed with John Legend from his character’s sister’s wedding.
Variety confirmed with the musical sensation’s writer-director Damien Chazelle that it was Gosling playing the parts himself, simply saying ‘It’s all Ryan,’ when asked about the star’s music playing chops.
The Whiplash director also told Variety he had a backup player on set just in case, but the Drive actor was so talented that his understudy was never needed and never used.
The ever-talented Ryan also provided vocals on the song City of Stars, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
Music to our ears! The musical-comedy-romance has garnered rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The film is also many people’s favorite choice for Best Picture at Sunday’s Oscars
A lot of noise: The film, in which he stars opposite Emma Stone, is about a jazz pianist who falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles
Back to basics: Ryan Gosling looks laid back but dapper as he makes his way around LA
Earlier Tuesday, the Canadian born talent took on a laid back but dapper look as he was spotted out and around LA ahead of Sunday’s Oscar festivities.
The Half Nelson actor wore a pair of black trousers, a white tee and a brown flannel as he wandered through Los Angeles, seemingly unbothered by the Academy Awards fanfare laying ahead.
He added a cap and some black shoes to complete his chilled look as the star dined at the popular Italian celebrity hot spot.
Keeping it casual: The 36-year-old actor wore a pair of black trousers, a white tee and a brown flannel as he wandered through Los Angeles
He walked around solo as he was seen making his way to his car. The award-winning actor is no doubt getting ready for the Oscars this weekend.
There is tons of award season buzz around the actor from his leading role in La La Land.
The film scooped 14 nominations across the categories at this years Academy Awards.
Laid back: He added a cap and some black shoes to complete his chilled look as the star dined at the popular Italian celebrity hot spot
The film, in which he stars opposite Emma Stone, is about a jazz pianist who falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.
The dreamer, comedy musical has arguably garnered the most attention these past few months, which means Gosling will battle it out against Casey Affleck, Andrew Garfield, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington for the sought after award.
Meanwhile, aside from the Oscar buzz the father-of-two can be seen another blockbuster movie, Song To Song.
Oscar winning actor? There is a lot of buzz around him this awards season with The Nice Guys actor playing the lead in La La Land
The film features an impressive cast, as it follows the drama of a love triangle or two.
Haley Bennett, the breakout star from The Girl On The Train, Black Swan’s Natalie Portman and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’s Rooney Mara are the female leads in this romantic drama.
Michael Fassbender and Christian Bale will also star opposite Gosling.
A new preview of Song to Song, the latest from director-writer Terrence Malick, paints a portrait of love, beauty, music, passion and betrayal amid the artsy backdrop of Austin, Texas.
