In July next year, the toy manufacturer Mattel will bring the most famous doll in the world to the big screen. Now, an alleged insider has told British tabloid The Sun that pop star Dua Lipa is said to be in the cast of the latest Barbie movie: “Dua is making waves, both in music and in film. She really impressed in ‘Argylle’ and word got around in Hollywood just how good she is.” The reference is an Apple+-produced spy thriller that is expected to be released later this year. “Now she’s joined the cast of ‘Barbie,'” it continues. For the 26-year-old, the new role means nothing less than a breakthrough in the film business – the American has an exciting future in Hollywood ahead of him.
Will Barbie arrive in the new millennium?
Margot Robbie has already been confirmed for the “Barbie” film as the protagonist and Ryan Gosling as her husband Ken. Director Greta Gerwig’s commitment gives hope that the story will be more progressive than previous film adaptations. In the past, for example, the filmmaker was responsible for the realization of “Lady Bird” and “Little Women”. Both critically acclaimed dramas were carried by lead actress Saoirse Ronan. According to the insider quoted at the beginning, the 28-year-old should also be part of the cast in the Barbie strip.
Speaking of progressive, rumors have it that there will be multiple versions of Barbie and Ken in the film — and with that, different ethnicities. If the “New York Times” is right, actresses Issa Rae and Hari Nef will play the famous doll alongside Margot Robbie. As a result, Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa would portray different versions of Ken along with Ryan Gosling.