Ryan Gosling Compares George Clooney To Michael Jackson

Ryan Gosling has compared George Clooney to Michael Jackson.

Gosling stars alongside the Oscar winner in The Ides of March, a movie that Clooney directs as well as stars in.

The actor went to praise Clooney's directing style saying that he knew what it was he wanted from his cast.

Speaking to New York Magazine the actor said: "It was amazing, like watching someone try to explain a song in their head.

"I can only compare it to seeing Michael Jackson in This Is It, where he's trying to explain to a keyboard player how to play a certain part - even in the sea of parts being played, he can pick that out.

"That's kind of what George is like. He's like Michael Jackson, basically. I love Mike Jackson.

"[Clooney] knew exactly what he wanted, and he was very specific. A lot of directors aren't so clear."

Gosling has already had a successful years with Blue Valentine and Crazy Stupid Love. He is set to return to the big screen later this year with Drive.

The Ides of March is released 28th October.