A few days ago we found out what the first production choice was Barbie for the role of the leading blonde: before approval in the role Margot Robbiewho also produced the film, the casting was really thinking about Gal Gadotformer translator amazing woman in DEU. However, the actress had to withdraw due to previous commitments.
What about Ken instead? Interpretation Ryan Gosling he conquered all the audience, but there were other names on the run before him, as they confirmed Casting directors Lucy Bevan and Allison Jones in an interview with Vanity Fair.
The duo described the audition process, which included an incredible number of candidates willing to work with Greta Gerwig. The latter, for his part, personally supervised all auditions: “He really wanted to get to know the actors as people, from a human point of view”Bevan said. “It was very important to her. For the lead roles of Barbie and Ken, he immediately identified the actor in front of him just by talking to him.”
Among the “discarded” names for the role of Ken (unclear if the main character or more likely another Ken inhabiting Barbie Earth) two casting directors mentioned Bowen Young, Dan Levy and Ben Platt. Unfortunately, all three actors were forced to back out due to strict rules. COVID restrictions installed to protect the film crew during filming. In fact, due to restrictions, the entire crew had to stay in London for the entire three months of production; a logistical factor that prevented many American Kens from taking part in the project.
According to Bevan and Jones, another a very desirable role was that of Allan, Ken’s forgotten friend who turns out to be Barbie’s unexpected ally. Part finally got Michael Cerabut only after rejection Jonathan Groffknown from the series exultation AND mind hunter. “Dear, dear Jonathan Groff said to us, ‘I can’t believe I’m writing this, but I can’t be Allan.’ Jones recalled.
What do you think? Which of these actors would be convincing in the lead roles Barbie?
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