Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are ready for their next project together – Barbie. The upcoming comedy film based on the hugely popular childhood toy is directed by Greta Gerwig. She is known for directing films like Little woman and Lady Bird. In addition to leading Barbie, she also co-wrote the story, with her husband Noah Baumbach.
With a slated release in the summer of 2023, fans are sure to be curious to find out what the film will look like. However, the Barbie The team has been relatively tight-lipped about the details of the film. Recently, Greta Gerwig opened up about how nervous she was initially about taking on the role of Barbie’s director and screenwriter.
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Barbie: An end of career for Greta Gerwig?
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In the latest episode of Dua Lipa’s podcast, At your service, Greta Gerwig revealed she was terrified of working on the star-studded film, Barbie. She added that there was a lot of confusion about what the film’s plot would look like and compared her situation to dizziness.
“It was terrifying. There’s something about this place where it’s like “well, anything is possible”. It was like dizziness to start writing it. For example, where to start? What would the story be?
Gerwig said that while the nervousness about the project was there, she was also excited to take on the challenge. She told Lipa that any project that makes her feel like the end of her career is usually the best. It seems that, for Gerwig, life is about taking risks.
“That feeling I had was knowing it would be a really interesting terror. That’s usually where the best stuff is. I’m terrified of that. Anything where you’re like, ‘This could be a end of career’, then you’re like, ‘OK, I should probably do this.’
The lady bird the director continued on the podcast about her creative experience Barbie and spoke fondly of the maker of the Barbie doll toy, Mattel. She said they completely agreed with her vision and called them “incredible partners. Gerwig also added that Mattel gave him a rare level of “confidence and freedom and didn’t feel the need to micro-manage the film.
What to expect Barbie
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Barbie should already be one of the biggest hits of 2023, and rightly so. With a star-studded cast led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the film is set to break records. Many details of the film have been kept under wraps, with no one knowing exactly what the plot will look like. Well, other than the fact that Gosling will be donning a bunch of wild outfits for his role as Ken.
One thing we know is that Barbie is going to be a fun, bright and pink adventure. Will Ferrell, who will be seen as a fictional Mattel CEO, said the film is a “example of high art and small art. He also added that even though the movie is going to be a “affectionate tribute » to the mark, it’s also going to be immensely satirical.
Besides Gosling, Ferrell, and Robbie, the film will also see other well-known actors including Simu Liu, Issa Rae, America Ferrera, and Kate McKinnon. One thing is certain, the brilliant adventure of Barbieland will be an extremely entertaining watch!
Barbie is slated for a theatrical release on July 21, 2023.
Source: Dua Lipa Podcast: At Your Service
