’Barbie’ Cast was Transformed by Greta Gerwig’s Directing Style

#MargotRobbie, #RyanGosling, America Ferrera, and Simu Liu share the direction and movie recommendations that ‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig gave them to crystalize their performances. Plus Simu Liu breaks down the bonding experience between the Kens and what the job of “Beach” means. This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. #BarbieMovie ’Barbie’ is a 2023 American fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach. Based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action Barbie film after numerous computer-animated direct-to-video and streaming television films. The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, who go on a journey of self-discovery after their expulsion from the utopia Barbie Land, alongside a large ensemble cast that includes America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. Barbie premiered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023, and is sc