The Barbie movie hits theaters on July 19, 2023. Warner Bros has just unveiled the first shot of Ken, played by actor Ryan Gosling, who will star alongside Margot Robbie.
The famous Barbie doll will soon be projected on the big screen, July 19, 2023. She will be played by the actress Margot Robbie and accompanied by his companion Ken, who is none other than actor Ryan Gosling. On social networks, Warner Bros unveiled a first shot of the 41-year-old actor, shirtless, platinum blond, wearing an open jacket and light jeans, not to mention the briefs with his name and the candy pink decor. Enough to make Internet users already won over by the cast react! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film’s story will revolve around a Barbie being sent into the real world. The doll will then have to appropriate the body of a human woman, who will have to integrate somehow into her new life and her daily life.
This feature film directed by Greta Gerwig and co-produced by Mattel Films, LuckyChap Entertainment, Warner Bros. and actress Margot Robbie’s production company, will be the first live-action production. To embody the role of Barbie, the production initially hesitated between Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway before making his final choice on the Australian actress, with blond hair and a fine and slender figure. “Playing this role highlights our self-confidence, childhood curiosity and communication and self-discovery. During the brand’s 60 years, Barbie has empowered children to imagine themselves in meaningful roles. as princess or president” she said in 2019 in an interview with Variety. Among the other actors in the cast: Emma MacKey, revealed in the series Sex Education on Netflix, but also Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Alexandra Shipp, Simu Liu, Hari Nef, Connor Swindells, Kate McKinnon and Michael Cera.