Barbie movie to feature multiple versions of Barbie and Ken

The first look of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie starring Margot Robbie in the titular role was revealed at CinemaCon last month. We have learned that she is not the only Barbie in the film.

Reportedly, Issa Rae and Hari Nef will also be playing different versions of Barbie. Similarly, Ryan Gosling isn't the only Ken. Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa will be playing different versions of the character.

Barbie also stars Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Michael Cera, and Will Ferrell. Rounding out this massive cast is Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Emerald Fennell, Sharon Rooney, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne, Connor Swindells, Ritu Arya, and Jamie Demetriou. 

In all probability, there are a few more Barbies and Kens in this cast. Barbie is being directed by Gerwig from a screenplay by Noah Baumbach and Robbie’s production company LuckyChap Entertainment is producing the film.

Barbie is currently filming at Warner Brothers’ Leavesden Studios in London and will attempt to take down Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer at the box office on July 21, 2023.