In a surprising revelation, Margot Robbie disclosed that Gal Gadot was initially considered for the lead role of Barbie in the upcoming film. Robbie, who is not only starring but also producing the movie, shared in an interview with Vogue that Gadot had been the first choice of both herself and director Greta Gerwig to portray the iconic toy character. They were looking for someone with what they called “Barbie energy,” and they believed Gadot embodied that perfectly.
Describing Gadot, Robbie praised her beauty while highlighting her genuine sincerity and enthusiastic kindness, which she found almost endearingly dorky. However, Gadot was unable to commit to the role due to other commitments, and Robbie ultimately took on the lead role herself.
Before Gadot’s consideration, Amy Schumer was originally announced as the lead for Sony’s live-action Barbie movie back in 2016. However, she later withdrew from the project, citing scheduling conflicts. Robbie’s portrayal of Barbie in the film seems to have garnered significant attention, as the trailers featuring her and co-star Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken, have gone viral.
Gosling, in discussing his transformation into the Ken character, acknowledged Robbie’s assistance in getting into character every day on set. The details of his preparation were not mentioned in the article.
