Even without a role in Barbie, Matt Bomer is Kenough. The Maestro actor appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday and revealed that he doesn't regret passing on the Greta Gerwig-directed blockbuster, which hit theaters in July, after he'd initially auditioned to play one of the Kens.
Dan Levy almost starred in the hit film "Barbie." Find out why the "Schitt's Creek" co-creator turned down a role in Greta Gerwig's movie, a decision he says still haunts him.
Ultimately, the timing just wasn't right for the 46-year-old. "I was talking with Greta, I was looking forward to doing it and then the things in development came to fruition," he continued, "and I would have been away from my family for a year, which was just too much time away."
Among those that were close to playing Kens were Emmy Award-winning SNL comedian Bowen Yang, Schitt's Creek and The Idol actor Dan Levy, as well as Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt.
Back in July 2017, Hathaway was announced as the star of Sony's “Barbie” movie. Comedian Amy Schumer was originally cast, but Hathaway took over the role after Schumer departed.
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Who was offered the Barbie role before Margot?
The original Barbie in question? Amy Schumer. Schumer was originally cast as Barbie back in 2016 when the film was a completely different project, co-written by Schumer herself. But she walked away from the film months later citing "scheduling conflicts".
Who was the choice for Barbie before Margot Robbie?
The casting process for Barbie involved considering various actresses such as Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway. Ultimately, Margot Robbie was chosen for the iconic role. Anne Hathaway had a brief attachment to the role in July 2017.
Dan Levy, Ben Platt, Bowen Yang, Luke MacFarlane, Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, Jonathan Groff, Gal Gadot, Amy Schumer, and Anne Hathaway were all considered for roles in Barbie, but all had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts or creative differences.
Alas, they never got to move into Barbie Land's countless Dream homes or turn them into Ken's brewski-peddling mojo dojo casa houses. Daniel Levy, left, Bowen Yang and Ben Platt were considered for Ken roles in “Barbie.” “They were, I'm not kidding, really bummed they couldn't do it,” Jones told Vanity Fair.
Ryan Gosling reveals why he took the role of Ken in Barbie
That's when he came across a Ken doll. "You know where I found Ken? Facedown in the mud next to a squished lemon," he told Fallon. "I texted [a picture of] it to Greta and I said, 'I shall be your Ken, for his story must be told.
Vietnam: Before the film premiered, officials in Vietnam announced they were banning Barbie over a scene that included a map that appeared to show China's contested territorial claims in the South China Sea—Warner Bros. disputed the claim, describing the drawing as “child-like.”
Barbie and Ken felt it was “time to spend some quality time apart” with Arons hinting that Ken's reluctance to put a ring on it may have played a part in their breakup. Still, the two swore the breakup was amicable and they would remain friends.
Due to Covid-19 restraints, the cast and crew were required to spend three months in London, where a large part of the film was shot. Ultimately, the logistics of the filming process resulted in scheduling conflicts that pushed Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt out of the running to play Ken.
Cena appeared for less than a minute in “Barbie” as a mermaid alongside pop star Dua Lipa. The film turned out to be an enormous hit with $1.4 billion at the worldwide box office, making it the top earner of 2023 and the biggest film in Warner Bros.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling were both reportedly paid $12.5 million for their roles in Barbie. With the strong feminist themes displayed throughout the film, they were rightly paid the same amount for their work.
According to a report in Variety in 2022, Robbie's salary for 'Barbie,' which is to be released in the United States on 21 July, is $12.5 million. It's a pay packet that is thought to have made her 2022′s highest-paid female actor. The Australian's income also comes from her numerous endorsements by well-known brands.
Does Ryan Gosling Actually Sing in Barbie? Yes, that's Gosling's voice you're hearing during “Push” as well as “I'm Just Ken.” The Blade Runner 2049 actor is actually credited on the Barbie soundtrack for the Academy Award-nominated “I'm just Ken,” so you know it's legit.
Kenneth Carson is the boyfriend of Barbara Millicent Roberts. He lives in the House of Ken, California, next door to The Barbie Dreamhouse and The Raquelle Mansion.
“Pregnant Barbie” is actually Margaret Hadley Sherwood, or Midge, as her friends call her. Midge was created to be a less glam, more relatable Barbie, per Buzzfeed News. The doll was launched in 1963 as Barbie's bestie. She had freckles and red hair, and she wore less makeup than Barbie did.
"I think it looks awesome," she said at the time. Schumer was originally cast as Barbie in 2016 but a year later she announced she was leaving the project, citing "scheduling conflicts." She explained the situation further during her chat with Cohen, admitting she actually left for a different reason.
