'Ides of March' Ryan Gosling: 'George Clooney inspired me to direct'

Ryan Gosling has said that he hopes to direct a feature film one day.

The actor praised his Ides of March director and co-star George Clooney as an inspiration to actors who hope to branch out into filmmaking.

"I'd like to [direct]. That was one of the reasons I wanted to work with George, was to see how that's done," Gosling told MTV News.

Gosling also said that he respects Clooney's ability to both star in and direct a movie, but admitted that he's not sure if he would be up to doing the same.

"I don't think I could handle it as well as he does. He's pretty incredible to watch," Gosling said. "He's like Keanu Reeves in The Matrix. Any problem that comes to him, he's just dodging those bullets."

Watch Ryan Gosling discuss George Clooney below (US only):



Fellow Ides of March star Evan Rachel Wood also touted Clooney as one of the most easy-going directors she has ever worked with.

The Ides of March is now playing in the US and opens on October 28 in the UK.

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Watch a trailer for The Ides of March below: