'Gangster Squad' Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone Replace Miles Teller, Emma Watson in 'Whiplash' Damien Chazelle's Musical, 'La La Land' [TRAILER]

While it was previously thought that Damien Chazelle's La La Land would star young actors Miles Teller and Emma Watson, Deadline is reporting that those two have been replaced by the steamy team of Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Director Chazelle was thought to be bringing back actor Teller, who chronicled the trials of a talented drummer against the backdrop of the jazz world in Chazelle's Oscar-nominated pic, Whiplash. But now, it's being reported that the Crazy, Stupid, Love costars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone will once again be reunited for Chazelle's musical. No deal has been finalized for either Gosling or Stone, but reportedly, all sides are working to make this happen. The plan is to go to cameras before the fall with two other of the industry's top actors. According to Indiewire, La La Land is being sold as a cross between The Graduate and Boogie Nights (with music, obviously).

The story is set in Los Angeles and follows a young couple--actress Mia and jazz pianist Sebastian--who try to keep their relationship afloat in a city where careers are more important than bonds. According to Chazelle: "it's gonna be this MGM-style film with big song and dance numbers. The models are Singing in the Rain, A Star is Born, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Meet Me in St. Louis, etc., but also the French New Wave, Jacques Demy, Umbrellas Cherbourg."

Moreover, Chazelle wants to make sure that his musical will stand on its own two legs, with a different feel than his previous works. "Hopefully," he notes, "it has a completely different register than Whiplash. I like movies that go for broke, so it'll have the same energy. The mood will be different, though."

Because Classicalites are used to viewing and listening to great material, the new (and, hopefully, improved) cast can fair better than their last go round--when the abysmal Gangster Squad was forced into theaters. So, for your viewing, um, "pleasure," a clip from that terrible movie is featured below.

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