Ryan Gosling surprises Vienna: wax figure in the Prater unveiled!

Von WOM

In the truest sense of the word, Ryan Gosling is a star that now also shines in Vienna. On Thursday morning, the popular US actor in the public Prater will be presented to the public when his new wax figure in the Madame Tussauds Vienna is unveiled. In a special place, the Ferris wheelplatz in the second district, this figure becomes part of the Hollywood room, which is already populated by other prominent personalities such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Angelina Jolie.

Ryan Gosling is one of the best known and most versatile actors in Hollywood. He was awarded a Golden Globe for his role in the musical "La La Land" and also received an Oscar nomination. His rise to the worldwide cult star began with his representation as Ken in the popular film "Barbie". His career comprises over $ 1.9 billion in global boxes and appearances in numerous iconic films such as "The Notebook", "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and "Half Nelson".

unveiling of the wax figure

The unveiling on Thursday is accompanied by prominent personalities. Marika Lichter, Caroline Athanasiadis and Thomas Schäfer-Elmayer will reveal the figure. In addition, a dance performance of the Kraml dance school ensures an entertaining supporting program that is accompanied by the soundtrack of "La La Land". This ceremony not only shows the appreciation for Gosling's acting talent, but also for its influence on pop culture.

This wax figure is not the first of its kind. Figures of Gosling were shown in various Madame Tussaud locations worldwide. As Madame Tussauds in Hollywood, shows the figure Gosling in a classic white shirt and captures his typical Hollywood-Stil.

criticism of wax figures

Despite his popularity, the reception of his wax figure was not always positive. A similar model that was unveiled in Berlin mostly received negative reactions. Users criticized the accuracy and compared the figure on Twitter, among other things, with "Joe Dirt, who has dressed up". Even if it is supposed to remind some gosling appearance, many visitors remain disappointed with the presentation. Chron emphasizes that there are better successful wax figures that get closer to the respective celebrities.

Regardless of this criticism, Gosling remains a decisive part of the film industry and the impending unveiling of his wax figure in Vienna will definitely attract many fans who want to identify with him and to experience a piece of Hollywood in Austria.