5 APR 2023

Barbie Drops Stunning New Posters

SHAURYA THAPA

a barbie world

One of the most highly-anticipated films of the year, Barbie, has debuted brand-new character posters and a trailer as well.

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who is directing barbie?

Lady Bird filmmaker Greta Gerwig serves as director, parodying Barbie and Ken's picture-perfect world, with Barbie creator Mattel also producing it. 

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margot robbie is barbie

Oscar nominee Margot Robbie stars as Barbie, a doll who somehow ends up in the world of humans and overcomes new obstacles. 

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ryan gosling is ken

Ryan Gosling is Barbie's male counterpart Ken, who obviously has feelings for Barbie.

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many barbies and kens

Barbie starts off with a world filled with many other versions of Barbie and Kens, with actors like Issa Rae, Simu Liu, and Michael Cera. 

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even dua lipa is a barbie!

One of the character reveals that trended on social media was Dua Lipa as yet another version of Barbie! This will be the popstar's first acting role. 

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humans of barbie

The cast also includes human characters, with Will Ferrell playing what seems like a corrupt toy company executive. 

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first live-action gig

While there are numerous animated Barbie films, this self-aware comedy will be the first live-action adaptation of the doll. 

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A JULY RELEASE

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Barbie has a summer release date of July 21, 2023. It will be competing against Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer at the box office.