Ryan Gosling thinks he’s been overdoing it on the acting front and will be going on hiatus. This won’t be the first time, though; he’s had a little rest before to concentrate on his band. Still, it’ll be a shame not to see him on the big screen for the foreseeable future.

So why Ryan? DEAR GOD TELL US WHY! The Place Beyond the Pines star said: “I’ve been doing it too much. I’ve lost perspective on what I’m doing. I think it’s good for me to take a break and reassess why I’m doing it and how I’m doing it. And I think this is probably a good way to learn about that. I need a break from myself as much as I imagine the audience does”.

Oh Ry, you’re so deep and think-y and stuff. Those of you who are currently fretting over how to deal with Gosling withdrawal fear not; The Place Beyond the Pines is in UK cinemas soon. He has a face tattoo and rides a motorcycle and has a son and is, like, super-hot in it and stuff. Please don’t make this break too long, Ryan. Please. No seriously, hurry back.