Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated Barbie movie: All about the cast, release date, trailer and what we know so far
After years of anticipation, Greta Gerwig's long-awaited Barbie film will soon be coming to life.
But when exactly is the film being released, and who is starring in it?
The comedy is set to land in theaters on July 21, 2023, with Margot Robbie, 32, leading the cast as the eponymous Barbie doll alongside her boyfriend Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, 42.
The cast is a who's who of Hollywood powerhouses, with Will Ferrell playing the CEO of Mattel, and Helen Mirren as the narrator.
Marvel star Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, and Kate McKinnon star as inhabitants of Barbieland, while Rhea Perlman, America Ferrera, and Alexandra Shipp are also attached to the film.
What a doll! After years of anticipation, Greta Gerwig's long-awaited Barbie film will soon be coming to life
Dua Lipa, who also plays one of the Barbies, will be releasing a hit written especially for the movie, MailOnline has revealed.
The film is directed by Greta Gerwig, who wrote the screenplay with her partner Noah Baumbach.
Photos from the set of the film have been whetting the appetites of fans for over a year, and viewers got another official glimpse of what to expect in a new trailer released Tuesday.
Following an initial first teaser that paid homage to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, fans have now been given a proper look at the dazzling world of 'Barbieland'.
In what appears to be a fish-out-of-water comedy, Margot's Barbie is seen having fun with Ryan's Ken in a hyper-real Barbie-inspired world - dubbed 'Barbieland' - where there are many iterations of the iconic dolls in existence.
Playing on the quirky premise of what the Mattel dolls would get up to if left to their own devices, the teaser features a comical scene between Ryan and Margot about spending the night together.
'I thought I might stay over tonight,' Ryan's Ken asks Margot's Barbie. 'To do what?' she replies innocently.
After a brief awkward pause he responds: 'I'm not actually sure.'
I'm a Barbie girl! Margot Robbie dazzled in the official trailer for upcoming movie about the iconic Mattel doll
Barbie and Ken go rogue: Their plastic-fantastic lives are turned upside down (quite literally) when they are seen traveling to the 'real world' in a car the spins up in the air
Vanishing into the role: Her boyfriend Ken - the version played by Ryan - tries to get her attention by waving and calling her name, and she cheerfully responds
World-building: However, much to Ken's chagrin, Barbie gets distracted by greetings from several of her friends, including President Barbie (Issa Rae) and another Ken (Simu Liu)
Wow: Viewers are plunged into the world where all the women are called Barbie and all the men Ken, leading to a chorus of 'Hi Barbie!' when Margot's character hits the beach
Having a ball: To a throwback Beach Boys soundtrack, Margot's Barbie cruises through Barbieland, a candyfloss city done in bright bright pastels
Michael Cera is among one of the big names attached to the film
Barbie is everything! The highly-anticipated film has been capturing attention for years
However, their plastic-fantastic lives are turned upside down (quite literally) when they are seen traveling to the 'real world' in a car that spins up into the air.
Will Ferrell is also seen playing the CEO of the toy company as he somehow brings his figures to life, welcoming them into civilization.
The film is based on the fashion doll line by Mattel, where the CEO Mattell Ynon Kreiz said the company expected the Barbie product to continue growing, adding: 'We couldn't be more excited about Barbie's long-term prospects.'
The Barbie brand generated over £1 billion in gross sales last year and the doll turned 64 this week, first debuting the original on March 9, 1959.
Previously speaking of turning the iconic Barbie doll into a film, she told British Vogue in 2021: 'It comes with a lot of baggage!'
In the latest Barbie news, Mattel recently announced the release of its first ever Barbie with Down's syndrome in a bid to represent even more little girls around the world
British model Ellie Goldstein, 21, who lives with Down's syndrome and has worked with Vogue, Gucci and Adidas, celebrated the arrival of the new doll, admitting she was 'overwhelmed' with joy when she saw the toy
'And a lot of nostalgic connections. But with that come a lot of exciting ways to attack it. 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..."'
In the latest Barbie news, Mattel recently announced the release of its first ever Barbie with Down's syndrome in a bid to represent even more little girls around the world.
British model Ellie Goldstein, 21, who lives with Down's syndrome and has worked with Vogue, Gucci and Adidas, celebrated the arrival of the new doll, admitting she was 'overwhelmed' with joy when she saw the toy.
Mattel worked with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in the US to design the doll to better represent women living with the condition, and she comes with a shorter frame and longer torso, as well as features which are generally associated with Down's syndrome.
The Barbie is released as part of the brand's inclusive Fashionistas collection.
Hi Ken! Gosling displays his abs while channeling Barbie's love interest
Look who's here! Marvel hero Simu Liu has also lent his star power to the flick
Teamwork! Greta Gerwig wrote the film with her husband Noah Baumbach; pictured 2020
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