Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell Starring in ‘Tough Guys’

The actors, who previously shared the screen in ‘Barbie’, will play frustrated henchmen who decide to take control of their own lives and destines.

(Left) Ryan Gosling at the Oscar Nominee Luncheon held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Monday, February 12, 2024. The 96th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 10, 2024 live on ABC. Credit/Provider: Mike Baker / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Will Ferrell attends the Academy’s 2019 Annual Governors Awards in The Ray Dolby Ballroom on Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Hollywood, CA. Credit/Provider: Troy Harvey / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

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Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell will star in ‘Tough Guys.’
They’ll play henchmen who want to change their lives.
Amazon MGM Studios is backing the movie.

Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell clearly like starring in movies that feature the word ‘Guys’ in the title. Gosling was co-lead on ‘The Nice Guys’, Ferrell was part of ‘The Other Guys’ and now the duo is looking to team up on ‘The Tough Guys’.

The Nice Guys

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The actors, who previously shared the screen in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster smash ‘Barbie’ (Gosling as Ken, with Ferrell playing the blustery boss of Mattel), are set to reunite for the new action comedy from Amazon MGM Studios.

What’s the story of ‘The Tough Guys’?

'Star Wars: Starfighter's Ryan Gosling at Star Wars Celebration 2025. Photo: Lucasfilm.

The movie originated as a spec script by ‘Workin’ Moms’ veteran writer Daniel Gold.

‘The Tough Guys’ story reportedly follows two henchmen who are tired of being disposable and break free from the criminal underworld, rewriting the rules as they build a new life on their own terms.

It feels like a blast from the past for Ferrell in particular, who famously played mistreated henchman Mustafa in ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’ (all together now: “you shot me!!”)

Deadline mentions that there is no filmmaker attached to the movie yet, but given the star power interested, you know Amazon MGM will want to get this one moving.

Where else can we see Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell?

Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace in 'Project Hail Mary'.

Ryan Gosling in 'Project Hail Mary'. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios.

Ferrell is coming off the success of another Amazon MGM movie, wedding clash comedy ‘You’re Cordially Invited’. And he recently worked with the company again on ‘Judgment Day’, starring opposite Zac Efron in the story of a newly released prisoner (Efron) who takes over a TV courtroom, holding hostages while confronting the egotistical judge (Ferrell) whose previous verdict he believes destroyed his life.

He also has a variety of projects in development.

As for Gosling, he’ll next be seen in Amazon MGM’s sci-fi pic ‘Project Hail Mary’ and is sticking with outer space for the lead role in Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’, which should have its cameras rolling later this year.

When will ‘The Tough Guys’ be on our screens?

With no director aboard yet, and even with the new star power, this could end up waiting a while –– especially given the actors’ busy schedule.

(L to R) Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.