Is Ryan Gosling in talks to play the Lone Ranger?

Apparently so, according to The Wrap:

Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Disney's "The Lone Ranger," TheWrap has learned.

It's early, and Gosling's schedule might not permit him to take the role of the Lone Ranger opposite Johnny Depp as Tonto. Gosling is starring as Logan in "Logan's Run" which is scheduled to begin production this fall.

"The Lone Ranger" is a big movie: Gore Verbinski, who directed the first three "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, is directing the adaptation of the durable franchise for producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

The Lone Ranger started as a radio serial and was later turned into a TV series. The Lone Ranger is a masked lawman who, with his Native American friend Tonto, fights injustice. Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels starred in the "Lone Ranger" television series form 1949 to 1957.

"Revolutionary Road's" Justin Haythe is writing the screenplay.

Gosling was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for his role in the 2006 film "Half Nelson."

"The Lone Ranger" is scheduled to be released in 2014.

-Joey's Two Cents: With potentially this and 'Logan's Run', Gosling is making a jump to tentpole films and A-list status, and I think he's making good choices so far...thoughts?

Disney Releases Second 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Trailer - Video

Disney has just released a second trailer of our good friend Jack Sparrow and his cronies in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”

While there is still a lot of mystery and intrigue surrounding this version of Pirates 4 the trailer does give us a look into how strange the “Stranger Tides” will be, and how good of a pirate Johnny Depp can be.

For example, Jack’s ship “The Pearl”, has taken on a life and conscience of its own. Not only does it fight against Jack’s crew – but also will be fighting Jack himself.

Jack’s love interest is the key to finding the fountain of youth and Penélope Cruz sure does now how to look spectacular. It also appears she is the key to fighting and winning against Blackbeard.

Another bit if news is that famed Rolling Stone member Keith Richards will again appears as Jack Sparrow’s father and may already have found the fountain of youth and consumed some of its magical powers.

If anybody could use it…… it’s Keith Richards.

Due in theaters in May 2011, it looks like Disney has another hit on their hands.

Watch trailer for “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”