All The Details On Margot Robbie's 'Barbie': From Cast To Release Date
19 December 2022, 12:39
From the trailer to the release date to all the details on that incredibly talented cast, here is everything we know so far about the live-action adaptation of 'Barbie'!
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Production on the Barbie film has officially wrapped, with fans already desperate to watch the star-studded adaptation!
As we all know, everyone's favourite childhood doll is getting her very own big-budget live-action film fronted by none other than Margot Robbie, it was first announced in December 2020 that the 32-year-old would be taking on the iconic role of Barbara Millicent Roberts.
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Emma Mackey and Ryan Gosling are also stated in the Greta Gerwig-directed feature – even Dua Lipa is rumoured to be attached to the project!
The Hollywood flick will give a rom-com twist on the iconic toy line by Mattel, featuring all of your favourite dolls from blonde bombshell Barbie, her toyboy Ken and possibly her younger sister Skipper too!
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming movie on everyone's minds...
When does Margot Robbie's Barbie movie come out?
Despite all the buzz surrounding the Barbie movie, the feature film won't be released in theatres until 2023!
Warner Brothers has announced that the hotly-anticipated Greta Gerwig film will come out on July 21 next year.
Is there a Barbie trailer?
Yes! Well, the first teaser has dropped as we're still waiting on the official trailer – but we'll take it!
The teaser landed in December, with everyone desperate to get a first look at one of the most hotly-anticipated movies of next year.
Give it a watch below:
Who is in the Barbie film cast?
Get ready for a real box office treat! The Barbie cast is a real hodge-podge of actors that you'll recognise from your favourite films and TV shows.
Of course, Margot is set to shine in the role of Barbie, with only one promotional picture of the Suicide Squad actress in character as the real-life carnation of the fabulous doll – she also serves as one of the movie's producers!
Ryan Gosling will be taking on the role of the central character's boyfriend Ken, however, the plot will include several Barbies and Kens throughout...
Pop star Dua Lipa is also reportedly making an appearance, a source revealed to the tabloids: “Dua is making waves in both music and movies.
“Now she has joined the cast of Barbie alongside big names including Margot, Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell and Saoirse Ronan," the insider said.
Emma Mackey, who is often described as Margot's doppelgänger, will make an appearance in the flick alongside, not one but, two Sex Education co-stars – it's a reunion!
Fans have often questioned if Emma is related to Margot, which has led some to theorise that she could be portraying Skipper... only time will tell.
Ncuti Gatwa, who was recently revealed as the next Doctor Who, is rumoured to be portraying another Ken character.
Sex Education's Connor Swindells and Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan will also feature.
Barbie's Cast:
- Margot Robbie as Barbie
- Ryan Gosling as Ken
- Ncuti Gatwa as another Ken
- Simu Liu as another Ken
- Issa Rae as another Barbie
- Hari Nef as another Barbie
- Emma Mackey
- Nicola Coughlan
- Saoirse Ronan
- Will Ferrell
- America Ferrera
- Michael Cera
- Kate McKinnon
- Connor Swindells
- Dua Lipa
What will the Barbie film be about?
Not much has been revealed about the plot of the hotly-anticipated Barbie movie at the time of writing, however, it is reported that the rom-com will feature a twist...
It's reported that live-action versions of Barbie and Ken will find themselves lost in the real world, with the movie following as them as they hilariously attempt to adapt to reality.
We already can't wait to see this play out on the big screen!
Ryan Gosling dishes details on his Ken character in the Barbie flick
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ryan Gosling revealed that the character of Ken might not be what people expect in the upcoming Greta Gerwig adaptation of Barbie.
The Hollywood A-lister revealed: “Ken’s got no money, he’s got no job, he’s got no car, he’s got no house. He’s going through some stuff.”
“It’s not what you think it is, unless it is," the 41-year-old continued cheekily, “And then you know what it is, but I don’t think that’s what you think it is. Wait, what are we talking about?”
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