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There was almost a different cast for the upcoming Barbieland movie.
Prior to Margot Robbie landing the lead role in Greta Gerwig’s critically acclaimed film Barbie, alongside Issa Rae and Kate McKinnon, Amy Schumer was originally cast in the role.
However, Schumer revealed that her departure from the Sony-backed film in 2017 was not just due to scheduling conflicts, but also creative differences that led to her decision.
“I think we said it was scheduling conflicts,” Schumer mentioned during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live. “But there’s a new team behind it and it looks like it’s very feminist and cool, so I will be seeing this movie.”
As the story evolved, Anne Hathaway was also considered to take on the role after Schumer’s exit, but the part ultimately went to Margot Robbie.
Another interesting development was the casting of the character Ken, which almost featured Ryan Gosling in the role. Let’s explore the details of the potential cast members for these iconic characters.
Before the premiere of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, there was already a Barbie movie in the works at Sony, with Amy Schumer initially attached to the project.
In 2017, Schumer announced her departure from the film, citing creative differences as the main reason behind her decision.
“But there’s a new team behind it and it looks like it’s very feminist and cool, so I will be seeing this movie,” Schumer mentioned, hinting at the positive direction the project had taken.
Her vision for the character Barbie as an inventor clashed with the studio’s idea of her creations, like heels made of Jell-O, showcasing the disparity in creative perspectives.
Anne Hathaway was briefly considered for the role after Schumer’s exit, before Margot Robbie eventually landed the coveted part.
After Amy Schumer’s departure from the project, the role of Barbie went through some changes. To find out more about the almost-cast actors for Barbie and Ken, refer to the following section.