Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu To Join Margot Robbie And Ryan Gosling In Barbie Movie
After starring as the new fan-favorite superhero Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,rising star Simu Liu will continue his success in Hollywood by joining big names like Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.' upcoming live-actionBarbie film.
At first glance, a Barbie adaptation may not be associated with something complex and weighty. However, with a script from Greta Gerwig and her partner Noah Baumbach, both of who are coming off of Academy Award-winning or nominated films such asLady Bird, the Little Women remake, and the critically acclaimed Marriage Story,as well Gerwig helming the Barbie project herself, the upcoming Warner Bros. film is shaping up to be a big awards season contender.
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The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Liu is in negotiations to join Barbie shortly after America Ferrera joined film, as the upcoming project appears to have one star-studded ensemble. After Robbie was confirmed to star in the film, Gosling then joined the Barbie cast this past October after initially passing on the opportunity to play Ken. But with the studio determined to have him on board since he was their only choice, Gosling was able to find an opening in his schedule that allowed him to sign on as pre-production for the film dragged on.
With Liu set to work under the direction of Gerwig, he will most likely be playing a role that is challenging yet three-dimensional, as Gerwig's filmography proves she has a knack for writing compelling characters while equally telling a resonating story. And if his energetic performance in Shang-Chi was any indication, Liu could potentially deliver one of his best performances to date. But
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