Ryan Gosling Highlights Eva Mendes' Brother Carlo Mendez's Acting Career at Project Hail Mary Event

Ryan Gosling Highlights Eva Mendes' Brother Carlo Mendez's Acting Career at Project Hail Mary Event

Ryan Gosling recently took a moment during a promotional event for his movie Project Hail Mary to shine a spotlight on his partner Eva Mendes' brother, Carlo Mendez. Gosling praised Carlo's work ethic and urged the audience, which included directors, producers, and writers, to consider hiring him for their projects. Carlo Mendez has been involved in various TV and film projects since the mid-2000s, including appearances in shows like 90210, Parks & Recreation, The Rich & the Ruthless, and The Bay. He also had a recurring role in Dexter: Original Sin and attended the 2024 SAG Awards with Gosling.

Carlo Mendez expressed his excitement about his role in Dexter: Original Sin, calling it a dream come true. Mendez's acting career has been supported by his sister Eva Mendes and her partner Ryan Gosling, who have been together since working on The Place Beyond the Pines in 2012. Mendes, a talented actress herself, last appeared on screen in 2014 in Gosling's directorial debut Lost River and also lent her voice to an episode of the animated series Bluey.

Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling as scientist Ryland Grace, follows the character as he embarks on a journey to investigate a cosmic phenomenon affecting the sun and other stars. The movie has been a success at the domestic box office in 2026, ranking as the second-highest-grossing film of the year. Stay updated on entertainment news, celebrity happenings, and recommendations on what to watch by subscribing to our EW Dispatch newsletter.