Ryan Gosling makes for the perfect Ken doll in Warner Bros.\u2019 latest look at Greta Gerwig\u2019s \u201cBarbie,\u201d which stars Margot Robbie in the title role. The studio has debuted a striking photo of Gosling\u2019s Ken sporting six-pack abs, bleach blonde hair and a spray tan. The image is the second official still from \u201cBarbie\u201d to be released following a photo showing Robbie in Barbie\u2019s pink convertible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gerwig co-wrote the \u201cBarbie\u201d script with her partner, \u201cFrances Ha\u201d and \u201cMistress America\u201d collaborator Noah Baumbach. Production on the film is currently underway. The supporting cast includes the likes of America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Issa Rae, Michael Cera and more. While no plot details from \u201cBarbie\u201d have been confirmed, it\u2019s rumored that several Barbie and Ken characters factor into the plot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liu described \u201cBarbie\u201d earlier this year as \u201cwild\u201d and \u201cincredibly unique,\u201d adding, \u201cI wish I could just show you what we do day-to-day because it\u2019s crazy.\u201d The film is not a musical, but Liu said he\u2019s been in dance rehearsals aplenty for the movie. The actor also teased what it\u2019s like working on a Greta Gerwig set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen you\u2019re doing a scene and it\u2019s working, you hear, \u2018HAHAHAHA!\u2019 It\u2019s the best feeling in the world,\u201d Liu said. \u201cIf you\u2019re an asshole on a Greta Gerwig set, there\u2019s no hope for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cShang-Chi\u201d breakout star is allegedly playing one of several Ken dolls in the film. Liu had to wax his entire body for the role, which he called \u201cone of the most painful experiences of my life. \u2026 I have such a newfound admiration for the incredibly brave women who go through this on a monthly basis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warner Bros.\u2019 \u201cBarbie\u201d will open in theaters on July 21, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n