LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Ryan Gosling sings, dances and plays the piano in the critically acclaimed new romantic musical "La La Land" - opening this weekend.
In it, Gosling plays a jazz pianist who falls for an aspiring actress, played by Emma Stone.
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He studied piano, dance and singing every day for three months to prepare for the role.
"Even though it's a musical, I think at the core, it's about just pursuing your dreams no matter what the obstacles are," Gosling said. "So it's a strong theme that I think will resonate with a lot of people. It certainly resonated with me."
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"La La Land" which is already generating early awards buzz, opens in limited released on Friday.