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The Notebook casting director who helped discover Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams reveals he 'cried behind the camera' when he first saw the future megastars


The Casting Director behind the 2004 rom-com The Notebook has revealed he cried when he discovered Oscar nominated actors Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling.

READ MORE: Ryan Gosling is 'approached by major record label' after being inundated with offers to launch a music career due to his iconic Barbie hit I'm Just Ken Matthew Barry appeared on Today Extra on Wednesday morning to discuss his role in casting Gosling, 43, and McAdams, 45, in the much-loved film, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Matthew Barry appeared on Today Extra on Wednesday morning to discuss his role in casting Gosling, 43, and McAdams, 45, in the much-loved film, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year

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