Greta Gerwig Directs Margot Robbie’s Barbie Movie

It’s the kind of news that makes you say, “Hmm, isn’t it? this interesting?” Margot Robbie’s debut in live-action as Barbie added a dynamic filmmaker behind the camera, as Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig signed on to direct the live-action film which she is also co-writing with Noah Baumbach.

According to Variety, Gerwig has officially agreed to lead the Barbie movie, which is the first live-action film for the decades-long Mattel toy franchise. She first signed on as the co-writer of the film, which will star Robbie as the famous doll, in 2019. However, rumors have circulated for some time that she is also putting herself behind the goal. Interestingly enough, the door was opened wide a few weeks ago when Robbie knocked over British Vogue. During this interview, she admitted that Barbie (as a movie and toy line) carries “a lot of baggage,” given its history in gender marketing and the promotion of outdated stereotypical values ​​about young girls. But she hopes seeing someone like Gerwig on board might change her mind.

“But with that come a lot of exciting ways to attack it,” she said. “People generally hear Barbie and I think, “I know what this movie is going to be. And then they hear Greta Gerwig writing it and realizing it, and they’re like, ‘Oh, well, maybe I don’t.’ “

Robbie speaks from professional experience, as much of her recent career has focused on reexamining the character of Harley Quinn, whom she debuted in the David Ayer film. Suicide Squad in 2016. This first rendition was fun and charming, thanks in large part to Robbie’s charisma and dedication to the character (the movie itself was such a chore). But it is only Birds of prey, which Robbie also produced, which we saw what this iteration of the DC character is really capable of. Harley’s evolution will continue in the upcoming James Gunn The suicide squad, which sees the return of several characters from the previous film and the start of several new ones.

Gerwig and Robbie’s Barbie the film is expected to start filming next year. No planned release date has been announced. What do you think of this project and the associated team?

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