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Toymaker Mattel and Warner Bros made it official on Tuesday that they will be partnering to make the first live-action feature film about the iconic Barbie doll.
What’s even better? Margot Robbie will be playing the role of Barbie and co-producing the movie, too!
Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros said that Margot would be the ideal producer and actress to give Barbie an on-screen life in a fresh and relevant way.
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“Playing with Barbies promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child’s journey to self-discovery” Robbie said, adding that she felt honoured to be given a chance to play the role.
We can see from Robbie’s statement that the movie is going to be inspirational, as it will be focusing on the positive aspects of the doll.
She also added that for over 60 years, Barbie has empowered children to think of themselves in aspirational roles from everything from Princess, to President.
Did you know that Barbie has adopted over 200 careers in her lifespan, which includes robotics engineer, astronaut and teacher! She is the best-known children’s toy and a cultural icon who is still celebrated worldwide till this very day.
On a side-note, here’s some info about Margot Robbie…
She got her first big acting break back in 2008, playing Donna Freedman on Neighbours.
She also acted in hit films like Wolf of Wall Street in 2013 and Suicide Squad in 2016.
She starred in the biopic of Tonya Harding in 2017 and was even nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the movie.
She founded her own production company, LuckyChap Entertainment five years ago with her husband and some close friends.
She has been great in whatever she does and we’re guessing she’s going to nail this one as well!
Info via Variety
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