British actor Rob Brydon has revealed he finds it hurtful when Barbie fans question why he was cast in the record-breaking movie.
24.07.2023 - 18:55 / justjared.com
Barbie is a bonafide smash hit at the box office!
The flick, which stars Margot Robbie as the title character, and Ryan Gosling as her Ken, made a staggering $155 million over the weekend!
Ryan isn’t the only Ken though – Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa and Scott Evans also portray Kens in the movie.
While the cast is perfect as it is, the casting directors for the movie have revealed that there were a few other notable names that could have been Kens, but had to turn down the job, and another star turned down Allan.
Lucy Bevan and Allison Jones told Vanity Fair in a new feature that many were “bummed” that they couldn’t do it, and it all stemmed from the three-month commitment to film the movie in London.
Head inside to see who turned down being a Ken in ‘Barbie’, and the surprising star who turned down Allan…
British actor Rob Brydon has revealed he finds it hurtful when Barbie fans question why he was cast in the record-breaking movie.
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Margot Robbie perfectly embodies the beloved titular doll in Greta Gerwig's movie. But the actress and executive producer went one step further during the film's promotional tour this summer, dressing in a new, Barbie-inspired look for each red carpet event!Robbie and her stylist, Andrew Mukamal, collaborated on each iconic look, adding a thrilling new layer to the movie for lifelong fans of the legendary doll and her enviable fashions.There was this classic black custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown for 's Los Angeles premiere, which paid homage to «Solo in the Spotlight» Barbie from 1960 — even down to the red rose accent on the skirt, opera gloves and sheer handkerchief.For the European premiere in London, the pair paid tribute to iconic British designer Vivienne Westwood, with a couture gown modeled after 1990's «Enchanted Evening» Barbie.
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Zack Sharf Digital News Director The search for the perfect Barbie and Ken actors in Greta Gerwig’s record-breaking blockbuster “Barbie” fell to casting directors Lucy Bevan and Allison Jones, who recently revealed to Vanity Fair that “Saturday Night Live” Emmy nominee Bowen Yang, “Schitt’s Creek” Emmy winner Dan Levy and “Dear Evan Hansen” Tony winner Ben Platt were all in the running to land roles as different variations of Ken. “They were definitely really different, but they had to feel like a cohesive group,” Bevan said about the search for the perfect Ken ensemble. “You wanted to cast people who were really going to get on and be great and enjoy it.” “Barbie” was shot in London under strict COVID protocols, which meant every cast member was required to spend three months in the city close to production.
Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag TOWIE star Gemma Collins was pretty in pink as she stepped out of the five-star Dorchester Hotel in London wearing a ruffled dress after watching the highly-anticipated Barbie movie on Friday. The 42-year-old was all smiles as she paired her statement outfit with gold heels, opting to paint her nails in Barbie's signature colour. Gemma wore her blonde locks down, as she complemented her features with a lick of natural, glowy makeup and long lashes.
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Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa, who landed a role in the new Barbie film, has shared some 'behind the scenes' snaps from attending the premiere in London on Wednesday as he brushed shoulders with his idol Greta.
Margot Robbie is still a vision in all things pink on the Barbie press tour.
world tour has seen the cast delivering delectable outfits in candy colors. Margot Robbie, the film’s lead, has consistently impressed with her custom ensembles for the pink carpet, many of which .At the London premiere on July 12, the Australian actor wowed in an in a delicate baby pink shade.