Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Hari Nef, And Ncuti Gatwa Joined The Cast Of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie"

Not too long ago, it was announced that Greta Gerwig would be directing Barbie, a live-action film about the plastic doll/feminist icon.

Not long after that, it was announced that Margot Robbie would be playing the titular character and Ryan Gosling would be playing her boyfriend, Ken.

A+ casting, IMO.

Pixar / Walt Disney

Other cast mates include, but are not limited to: America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Michael Cera, and Rhea Perlman.

While there isn't much being said about the plot of this film — which is slated to come out in summer 2023 — we do have some fun casting announcements!!!

First, there's Saoirse Ronan, who's rumored to play an undisclosed role.

Then there's Dua Lipa, who's also rumored to play an undisclosed role.

However, my excitement comes with the next batch of casting announcements! According to the New York Times' Kyle Buchanan, who's spilling the "hot gossip" from Cannes Film Festival, its seems like Greta is plotting her own Multiverse of Mattel-ness by casting several other A-listers to play alternative Barbies and Kens!

Issa Rae will play another Barbie:

(Who you may recognize from Insecure):

HBO

As will Hari Nef:

(Who you make recognize from You):

Lifetime / Netflix

Meanwhile, Simu Liu is in talks to play another Ken:

(Who you may recognize from Shang-Chi):

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney

As well as Ncuti Gatwa:

(Who you may recognize from Sex Education):

Netflix

While we don't know what the pairings aside from Margot's Barbie and Ryan's Ken will be, a girl can only dream of Issa and Simu's cheekbones sharing a single screen:

TheJam

Until 2023, I shall wait with bated breath!