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A new Barbie movie is reportedly being discussed, but Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig are said to not be keen on the idea. Based on the iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, which was directed by Gerwig and features Robbie in the title role, was released last summer to critical and commercial success. The movie becoming a smash hit led to questions regarding the potential for Barbie 2 and the larger future of the screen side of the franchise.
Now, Matthew Belloni reports in his Puck newsletter that Mattel is in talks with Illumination (Despicable Me 4, Minions) to bring an animated take on Barbie to life. According to the report, both Robbie and Gerwig are aware that talks are taking place and “aren’t thrilled” about the idea
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Source: Puck
Barbie
Barbie is a multimedia franchise that started with the original Barbie doll created in 1959 by Ruth Handler, who would go on to be a co-founder of Mattel. Over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold since then, which spawned several TV shows, movies, video games, and other merchandise. In 2023, a Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie was released.
- Created by
- Ruth Handler
- Cast
- Margot Robbie , Kelly Sheridan , Jodi Benson , America Young
- TV Show(s)
- Barbie: Dreamtopia , Barbie: It Takes Two , Barbie: Life in the City , Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures , Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse
- Character(s)
- Barbie Millicent Roberts , Ken Sean Carson
- Video Game(s)
- Barbie (1984) , Barbie: Explorer , Barbie: Game Girl
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