Barbie is a renowned fashion doll that has been around since 1959 and continues to be popular today.
Barbie is undoubtedly the most famous doll in modern history; with her dazzling blue eyes, captivating smile, long blonde curls, a picture-perfect wardrobe, and basically to add, she has it all, while also being a fashion phenomenon in her own right. Now that information about the next real-life film have been disclosed, our childhood fantasies of seeing Barbie come to life will be realised very soon.
The Harley Quinn actress Margot Robbie is rumoured to have been cast as the lead in this Barbie film. According to reported news, this film is unique in a way that we are unaware that it is something we desire. Following the announcement of Margot Robbie as the new Barbie, Ryan Gosling is said to be joining her in the plastic world as Ken.
The Oscar contender is in final discussions to play the popular Mattel mascot, Ken, in the forthcoming Warner Bros. film. Ryan initially passed up the part owing to his hectic schedule. However, after pre-production took longer than planned and the studio persisted, an opening arose on his schedule. But Ryan has not yet officially signed a contract for his role as Ken.
Till now, the details about the film’s plot remains a secret by the production house. Greta Gerwig will direct the film, which may begin filming in 2022. It is rumoured that Gerwig also wrote the script with her colleague, Noah Baumbach. For the unfamiliar, Greta Gerwig is an American actress who is also known as a filmmaker. Her accomplishments as a filmmaker include the films Lady Bird and Little Woman. Both of her directorial films have also received several awards nominations.
Is the Barbie cinematic universe akin to the Toy Story series, given that production is set to begin in 2022 and the film will be released in 2023? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see!
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