New La La Land Poster Finally Fixes Issue That Bothered Ryan Gosling for Years
Lionsgate has released an updated poster for La La Land to mark the film’s tenth anniversary, finally addressing a long-standing complaint from star Ryan Gosling about his left hand in the original poster—a quirk he humorously dubbed “La La Hand.”
In a 2024 interview with the Wall Street Journal, Gosling revealed he wasn’t initially aware the photo would become the film’s official poster. During the photoshoot, he had wanted to pose with his hand positioned differently, preferring a flatter hand pose despite being advised against it by others on set. This creative choice evidently bothered him enough to become something of a running joke over nearly a decade.
The new anniversary poster features both Gosling and co-star Emma Stone dancing, with the glittering lights of Los Angeles creating an atmospheric backdrop—a fitting image for a film centered on romance and the entertainment industry. The updated imagery represents a humorous resolution to a complaint that has persisted since the film’s 2016 release.
The poster refresh is part of broader tenth-anniversary celebrations for La La Land, which continues to hold cultural significance in cinema. The timing underscores the film’s enduring legacy and popularity among audiences worldwide.