Ryan Gosling Looks COMPLETELY Different in His Next Role. Want a Peek?

And now for something completely different: the first peek at The Place Beyond the Pines, in which Gosling plays a stunt man turned criminal. Take one last look at buttoned-up Ryan, 'cause things are about to take a hard left turn.

Let me take you through a parent's worst nightmare: Their daughter brings home a guy who has...

A sleeveless hoodie.

A cigarette comfortably hanging out of his mouth like it's another limb.

And a teardrop tattoo that, to top it all off, isn't done very well. Oh, and what's with the decorating job (see picture in the background)?