Celebrating a Year for the Books
As 2016 unfolded, Ryan was truly in his element. He joined forces with Russell Crowe in the dark comedy "The Nice Guys" and shared the screen with Emma Stone in the musical comedy "La La Land." The latter proved a colossal success, garnering a record-tying 14 Oscar nominations, of which six resulted in triumphant wins — including Ryan's prestigious Best Actor Award.
In "La La Land," Ryan portrayed an idealistic jazz pianist named Sebastian, putting his prior musical background to the test. He committed to the role by undergoing rigorous dance and piano training to ensure the authenticity of his performance. This portrayal presented one of his most demanding challenges yet proved to be one of the most fulfilling experiences of his career.
