Barbie: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling movie takes over social media

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Comedian Amy Schumer had previously been cast to play the titular doll, only to drop out in 2017 due to scheduling conflicts. "I'm bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen," Schumer said at the time.

Anne Hathaway was reportedly in talks to take over, but the role ultimately went to Margot Robbie, who was announced as the film's star and producer in early 2019.

The director also changed: Alethea Jones was initially set to helm the project, then it was reported it might go to Wonder

Woman director Patty Jenkins, before Gerwig ultimately took over in July 2021.

Lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 also slowed down the production process.

What has Margot Robbie said? There are several reasons - one being various changes to the cast and the creative team (perfectly normal in the film industry), and the other being Covid.

Comedian Amy Schumer had previously been cast to play the titular doll, only to drop out in 2017 due to scheduling conflicts. "I'm bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen," Schumer said at the time. Anne Hathaway was reportedly in talks to take over, but the role ultimately went to Margot Robbie, who was announced as the film's star and producer in early 2019.

The director also changed: Alethea Jones was initially set to helm the project, then it was reported it might go to Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins, before Gerwig ultimately took over in July 2021.

Lockdowns in 2020 and 2021 also slowed down the production process. What has Margot Robbie said?

The film is set for release on 21 July as a joint project between Warner Bros and Barbie manufacturer Mattel.

A teaser for the film released in December opened with a parody of the classic science-fiction epic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Mattel, which was launched in 1959, has previously seen animated adaptations including Barbie In The Nutcracker, Barbie As Rapunzel and Barbie Of Swan Lake.

But the latest live-action adaptation is likely to be the most high-profile - and successful - Barbie ever to hit the big screen.