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Simu Liu teased the next Barbie movie, saying he thinks it will “surprise a lot of people”.
The 33-year-old Marvel actor stars in director Greta Gerwig’s romantic comedy, based on the famous doll, alongside Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling like Ken, Barbie’s boyfriend.
“It’s one of the best scripts I’ve ever read,” Liu said during a recent episode of Marc Maron. WTF podcast. “I think it’s going to surprise a lot of people because I think a lot of people get cynical when they see Mattel or they see Barbie.
Mattel is the toy company that manufactures the fashion doll, originally launched in 1959.
“The first thought I had after reading the script was how the hell did they manage to convince Mattel to sign this because it’s not the kind of movie the corporate overlords approve of,” said he continued.
“It’s the kind of movie that I love, shamelessly. It’s smart, it’s subversive, and it’s meta, and it pokes fun at itself.
Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken in “Barbie”
(Warner Bros.)
While plot details for Gerwig’s live-action film have been kept under wraps, reports have indicated that several actors will play different versions of Barbie and Ken.
Other confirmed cast members include Emma MackeyNcuti Gatwa, Issa Rae, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Rhea Perlman, Emerald Fennell, Scott Evans and Hari Nef.
“How did they understand it enough to give the green light?” Liu added. “I think it was not only Greta, but also Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley who produced it.”
Barbie is slated for a theatrical release on July 21, 2023.