Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling play Jazz-era lovers in 'La La Land'. (eOne / Hopscotch)

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling play Jazz-era lovers in 'La La Land'. (eOne / Hopscotch) Source: eOne / Hopscotch

Set in modern day Los Angeles, La La Land reunites Crazy, Stupid, Love and Gangster Squad co-stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. It tells the story of a budding romance between jazz pianist Sebastian (Gosling), and aspiring actress Mia (Stone).

The distributor, eOne Entertainment, describes La La Land as "a love letter to Los Angeles – the city that has inspired so many young artists and dreamers".

Written and directed by Oscar nominee Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), Gosling and Stone are joined on-screen by Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), and musician, John Legend.

It opens in Australian cinemas in July.

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