

While Robbie and Gosling fit the bill in terms of the physical look of Barbie and Ken, they are both accomplished actors capable of handling some more subversive take, if that's the route they go. While the prospect of a Barbie movie may seem fairly purposeless on the surface, having the team of Gerwig and Baumbach on board makes for some interesting possibilities, especially given their body of work thus far. Barbie is expected to begin shooting in early 2022. Robbie is also appearing in Wes Anderson's next film, Asteroid City, co-starring Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson. Russell's next untitled film, as well as La La Land diretor Damien Chazelle's Babylon with Brad Pitt. Robbie debuted another go as Harley Quinn in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad earlier this summer and just wrapped up roles in David O. Gosling just wrapped filming on The Russo Brother's adaptation of The Grey Manwith Chris Evans and is gearing up to play the lead in Leigh Whannel's Wolfman for Blumhouse. Related: Every Upcoming Margot Robbie Movie Robbie is producing the film under her Luck圜hap Entertainment banner, and it appears that Barbie has finally found her Ken. Gerwig has won acclaim for her work on films like Lady Bird and Little Women, making her a top choice for the gig.

Writer/Director Greta Gerwig signed on to direct a film adaptation (with a script co-authored with Noah Baumbach) of the property after numerous attempts were made to bring it to live-action throughout the years. The toy line has been the subject of all manner of controversies, celebrations, copycats, and more, making it one of the most recognizable brands in the last six decades. Barbie is a fashion doll line created in 1959 from Mattel, which has remained a mainstay on toy shelves and in popular culture ever since, spanning multiple dolls, accessories, clothing lines, animated series and films, and countless other merchandising items.

Ryan Gosling has been cast as Ken opposite Margot Robbie's Barbie in the movie adaptation of the classic doll line.
