Ryan Gosling's next film to seek inspiration from 'Nightcrawler': report

Universal Pictures plans to make a new version of "The Wolf Man", with Ryan Gosling playing the lead role.

Variety reported that the studio is looking for the director and is near the final decision. 

Among other candidates, director of HBO's Bad Education Cory Finley is reportedly in contention for the role.

According to the publication, Gosling was willing to direct "Wolfman" besides playing the key role but in the end, it was decided that it would be best for him to focus on the acting.

The report said nothing is known about the film's new take, but there are speculations that it will seek inspiration from "Nightcrawler", which featured Jake Gyllenhaal.