Washington, April 3 -- Actor Ryan Gosling has exited Universal Pictures' untitled event film directed by the acclaimed duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels.

The actor, who was previously in negotiations to headline the project, will no longer be part of the film due to scheduling conflicts, according to Deadline.

The project had been gearing up for a summer shoot in Los Angeles after securing a California tax credit, but was unable to shift from its planned production timeline. As a result, aligning Gosling's availability with the studio's schedule proved unfeasible, preventing a deal from being finalised.

While no specific reason has been officially cited, Gosling's recent professional commitments appear...