Movie:barbie
- EntertainmentVariety
Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach to Co-Write ‘Barbie’ Starring and Produced by Margot Robbie
Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have signed on to co-write Warner Bros.' "Barbie" movie, with Margot Robbie set to portray the iconic doll. Gerwig is also being eyed to direct, though no deal has yet closed. The studio had an eye on the duo to co-write the film since Warner Bros. closed a deal with […]
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Margot Robbie in talks to star in Barbie movie
Oscar-nominated actress Margot Robbie is attached to star in “Barbie,” Mattel’s feature film based on its globally recognized doll. Robbie is also on board to produce with Mattel president Robbie Brenner. The film was previously set up at Sony, but after the option passed, Mattel took back the rights. It’s now likely to head to […]
- NewsVariety
Anne Hathaway Could Replace Amy Schumer as 'Barbie'
After losing Amy Schumer due to scheduling conflicts, Sony looks to have found its replacement for the upcoming live-action “Barbie” pic, with Anne Hathaway in talks for the lead role. Australian “Fun Mom Dinner” director Alethea Jones is in talks to helm the comedy. Studio reps said the casting is premature as scheduling arrangements have... <a href="http://variety.com/2017/film/news/anne-hathaway-barbie-sony-1202020293/" title="Read Anne Hathaway in Talks to Replace Amy Schumer as ‘Barbie’">R
- NewsKevin Polowy
Amy Schumer Talks 'Barbie' Exit, Suggests Mindy Kaling as Replacement
Amy Schumer was an inspired choice to headline Sony/Mattel’s upcoming live-action Barbie movie, but the dream was short-lived. “I’m so disappointed, I really wanted it to work out,” Schumer told Yahoo Movies (watch above) at CinemaCon last week, where she was joined by her Snatched costar Goldie Hawn. Schumer reportedly put in some work on the screenplay for the film, which Variety noted will be in the same vein as fish-out-of-water comedies like Splash, Enchanted, and Big.
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Amy Schumer Drops Out of 'Barbie' Movie
Amy Schumer has parted ways with Sony’s live-action Barbie over a scheduling conflict, Variety has learned. “Sadly, I’m no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts,” the actress said in a statement to Variety. “The film has so much promise, and Sony and Mattel have been great partners.
