Ryan Gosling will get a chance to flex his acting chops yet again, as he will star opposite Margot Robbie in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming live-actionBarbiefilm forWarner Bros.
Gosling is in final negotiations to land the role. Although initially passing on the opportunity to play Ken, Gosling found an opening in his schedule that allowed him to sign on as pre-production for theWarner Bros.film dragged on, and the studio was determined to have him on board since he was their only choice.
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While at first glance, a Barbie adaptation may not be associated with something much more complex and weighty. However, Gerwig, who is coming off of two Academy Award-winning or nominated films inLady BirdandtheLittle Womenremake, will co-write the script with her partner and the critically acclaimedMarriage Storydirector, Noah Baumbach. Plot details remain unknown, but Deadline reports the film is now expected to be greenlit and the project is ready to begin its London shoot sometime in 2022. Other than Warner Bros.' attachment, Robbie will also serve as a producer for the film under her LuckyChap Entertainment production company with co-founder and husband Tom Ackerley. The production company was behind films such asI, Tonya,Birds of Prey, andPromising Young Woman.
Gosling and Robbie have become two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, earning themselves each an Academy Award nomination for their work inLa La LandandI, Tonya,respectively. Gosling, who is no stranger to starring in rom-coms, may have just landed his most fitting role, as he is sure to bring something unique and exciting as Ken to the project. Transitioning toepic blockbuster films such asBlade Runner 2049and now the Russo Brothers' upcoming espionage thrillerThe Gray Man(with the Netflix film recently wrapped production), Gosling has also made a big splash in numerous indie films likeBlue Valentine,Drive, andThe Place Beyond The Pines.
As for Robbie, the star continues her hot streak after her 2013 breakout role in Martin Scorsese’sThe Wolf of Wall Street, going on to reveal her talents depicting characters like Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodand asHarley Quinn in James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad. Robbie will lead the star-studded ensemble in David O. Russell’s upcoming untitled film, and she has replaced Emma Stone to star opposite Brad Pitt and Tobey Maguire in Damien Chazelle’s upcomingBabylon, while also recently joining Wes Anderson’sAsteroid City.
