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Margot Robbie revealed that Gal Gadot was almost cast to replace her as the lead in Barbie. In her new interview with Vogue, she revealed how Wonderwoman actress director Greta Gerwig was her first choice to portray the iconic character. Margot said that Gal really had “Barbie energy”.
Why did Gal Gadot pass on Barbie?
In her recent interview, Margot Robbie, who played the lead role in the movie Barbie Hai, talked about the star who almost took her place. Margot serves as an executive producer on the film alongside her husband Tom Ackerley. Robbie revealed that Gal Gadot was his and director Greta Gerwig’s first choice to play Barbie. The Suicide Squad actress revealed how she and Greta were trying to find someone who had “Barbie energy” and Gal fits the criteria well. Gal Gadot is Barbie Energy, she declared during the interview.
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“Because Gal Gadot is so beautiful, but you don’t hate her for being so beautiful because she’s actually so honest, and she’s so feistily kind, that it’s almost nerdy. It’s like right before she’s a dork.” .
Margot Robbie talks about Gal Gadot
Margot revealed that Gal, unfortunately, could not be a part of the film as she was not committed to the role at the time. Before Gal Gadot was considered to play Barbie, Amy Schumer was initially announced as the lead for Sony’s live-action Barbie film in 2016.
In March 2017, four months after the announcement, Amy announced that she could not be a part of the project due to scheduling conflicts.
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Margot Robbie Gave Ryan Gosling A Gift Every Day
Margot’s co-star Ryan Gosling, who plays Kane in the film, explained how she helped him get into character. Ryan revealed that Margot used to give him a present with a pink bow every day on set. They talked about gifts,
“They all belonged to the beach. Like puka shells, or a sign that said ‘Prayer for Surf.’ Because Ken’s job is just beach. I never understood what that meant. But I felt like he trying to help Ken understand through the gifts she was giving.
Ryan Gosling on how Margot Robbie helped him get into character
Barbie is set to release in theaters on July 21, 2023. Its star-studded cast includes Simu Liu, Dua Lipa, Anna Cruz Kayne, Sharon Rooney and Kate McKinnon.
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