Margot Robbie's Journey in Bringing Barbie to the Big Screen

In a Vogue cover story, Margot Robbie talks about her part in the upcoming "Barbie" movie.

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Difficulties encountered in adapting the toy's tale for the big screen are discussed.

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The project's success was greatly aided by her production firm, LuckyChap.

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The movie's writing and directing duties were given to Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach.

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Robbie stresses the value of acknowledging both the history of Barbie and the criticism it has received.

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Ryan Gosling portrays Ken, Barbie's boyfriend, and Margot Robbie plays Barbie in the movie.

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Behind the scenes, Robbie and Gosling enjoyed themselves by giving Gosling gifts with beach-related themes to help him get into character.

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Robbie followed Gerwig's advice and listened to the podcast "This American Life" to be ready for her role. The movie "Barbie" will premiere on July 21.

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