Overview
- Gosling paused a Project Hail Mary talk at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on March 21st to ask the room’s writers, directors, and producers to hire his brother-in-law, Carlo Mendes.
- He asked Mendes to stand and called him “the hardest-working nonworking actor” he has met, urging anyone developing a project to consider him.
- Clips of the moment spread on TikTok soon after, and viewers praised Gosling for speaking up for a family member.
- Reports so far note a boost in visibility for Mendes, though there is no word yet of any casting or job offers that followed.
- Coverage points to Mendes’ past credits, including a lead role in the 2024 film Demise and parts in 90210 and Parks and Recreation, and cites his stated goal to build steady acting work before exploring producing.