Greta Gerwig, discussing the movie's success, revealed that she had never personally met Ryan Gosling but had admired his acting and entertainment talents from afar. Despite not having a direct interaction with him, she praised Gosling as a genuinely sincere entertainer, noting his humorous yet authentic approach. Gerwig shared her excitement upon witnessing Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling rehearse together, expressing a strong desire to see the movie unfold based on their performances