First Look: New Pictures From Greta Gerwig’s Upcoming Barbie Film

Culture / 2 months ago

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It’s safe to say Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie film is causing quite the stir. When filming started back in March 2022, candy pink-hued snaps took over our Instagram feeds – from Warner Bros’ official first look at Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken to action shots of the pair rollerblading around Venice Beach in neon outfits. But aside from the platinum locks and ‘60s outfits, what can we expect from the upcoming movie? Here’s everything we know so far, including a look at the teaser trailer and newly released imagery.

Barbie: Cast, Plot, Release Date & More

Who Is In The Barbie Cast?

Margot Robbie will star in the titular role opposite Ryan Gosling as Ken. Will Ferrell will star as Mettel CEO (the toy company behind Barbie) and Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Issa Rae, Ncuti Gatwa and Hari Nef will all star as different versions of Barbie and Ken. Other than this, roles have not been announced, though there is a large, star-studded cast with many spotted on location. The Barbie cast includes:

• Marisa Abela
• Ritu Arya
• Michael Cera
• Jamie Demetriou
• Scott Evans
• Emerald Fennell
• America Ferrera
• Ariana Greenblatt
• Ana Cruz Kayne
• Kate McKinnon
• Emma Mackey
• Rhea Perlman
• Sharon Rooney
• Alexandra Shipp
• Connor Swindells

Rumours of Robbie’s casting as the famous Mattel doll have been circulating since 2015, but she officially signed up to play Barbie in January 2019. In a press release, Robbie said: ‘I’m so honoured to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide’. She’ll be joined by Gosling as Ken, who, many agree, was destined for the role. The first look photo shows him sporting bleach blonde hair, a spray tan and a six pack, donning a denim waistcoat.

What’s Will Barbie Be About?

The majority of details are being kept under wraps for now, however we do know the rough plot. Gerwig’s film will follow a doll living in Barbieland, who is forced to leave because she is ‘not perfect enough’ – leading her to embark on an adventure in the real world. While there, it’s thought Barbie will encounter other versions of herself, plus meet her boyfriend Ken. It sounds clichéd – but with Gerwig at the helm, no doubt the film will have a feminist edge. Speaking in 2019, Gerwig said: ‘for us, the Barbie movie should definitely have a message of female empowerment, and that you can dream and be anything you want.’ Robbie has also hinted that the film will defy the assumptions we might have about the character of Barbie. In an 2021 interview with Vogue, she admitted that creating a live-action Barbie film ‘comes with a lot of baggage’, adding: ‘people generally hear “Barbie” and think, “I know what that movie is going to be,” and then they hear that Greta Gerwig is writing and directing it, and they’re like, “Oh, well, maybe I don’t”.’

What’s The Release Date?

Barbie will arrive in cinemas on 21 July 2023, Warner Bros. Pictures have confirmed.

Is There A Trailer?

Yes! A teaser trailer dropped at the end of 2022, triggering a new wave of excitement about the film. It offers a first look of Robbie in action, and a glimpse at Gosling too (wearing a leather vest with tassels, we must note). It opens with a history of Barbie’s world, before showing some shots of her bright pink dreamworld. You can watch it below.

First Look: New Imagery From Barbie

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Featured image: Margot Robbie as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures © 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved (cropped).