Barbie might not be on the cards.According to The Hollywood Reporter, none of the talent involved in making the comedy are contractually obliged to return for a follow-up – including Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who played Barbie and Ken respectively.This is also said to apply to director Greta Gerwig and co-writer Noah Baumbach.
Speaking to the outlet, sources claim Warner Bros. “made overtures” in regards to getting Gerwig attached to a sequel, but her reps “deftly put that off until Barbie came out”.The Hollywood actors and writers strikes are also cited as a hurdle in the announcement of any potential sequel, preventing any deals from taking place.On Sunday (August 6), Barbie crossed the $1billion mark at the global box office, just two weeks after release.
It is now the second highest-grossing film of 2023, behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie which earned over $1.3billion (£1.02billion).Gerwig previously expressed her reluctance in helming a sequel. “At this moment, it’s all I’ve got,” she told the New York Times.
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