Barbie – Margot Robbie wasn’t a Barbie doll fanatic. They wanted Gal Gadot in the movie

barbie is an upcoming comedy inspired by the iconic toy line. Although the details of the plot are still unknown, people responsible for creating the production sometimes provide new information. The lead actress, Margot Robbie In an interview with Vogue, she commented on the film.

In an interview, she revealed, among other things, that she was not a fan of Barbie toys, and she does not even remember having any. So she didn’t even dream that she could play Barbie in a live-action film, but during the development of the project, she became more and more convinced of it.

She recalls that in 2018 she met the president of Mattel, and soon after that new concepts for a joint film appeared. There were talks with Warner Bros., and then there were talks with Greta Gerwig on writing and directing the film. The actress was afraid that Gerwig would refuse, but she agreed with one condition. She was to write the script with her partner, Noah Baumbach.

From behind-the-scenes curiosities, we learn what key guided the search for actresses for the role of Barbie. It was about “Barbie energy”, which is a combination of beauty and vibrancy that they believe she embodies Gal Gadot. However, the actress was busy with other projects, so she had to decline, so the search continued. Ultimately, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Emma Mackey, Dua Lipa, Sharon Rooney, Ana Cruz Kayne, Alexandra Shipp and Kate McKinnon were hired for the roles of Barbie. Each has its own trait, and the one played by Robbie was intentionally intended to be a stereotypical Barbie.

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From the article on Vogue we also learn what productions were the inspiration for the film Barbie. It turns out that the actors took part in film screenings together to feel the right atmosphere. Among such titles were, among others: Red shoes from 1948 and Umbrellas from Cherbourg from 1964.

Ryan Gosling stars as Ken. The director is Greta Gerwig, who became famous for the productions of Lady Bird and Little Women.

barbie – premiere on July 21, 2023 in cinemas.