From L: Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, Ben Platt.Photo:Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty; George Pimentel/Getty; Taylor Hill/WireImageBarbie’s huge cast could’ve been (somehow) even more epic.Allison Jones, the casting director for thebox-office-smashingmovie fromGreta Gerwig, recently toldVanity FairthatBowen Yang,Dan LevyandBen Plattall almost appeared as Kens inBarbie.“They were, I’m not kidding, really bummed they couldn’t do it,” Jones said, noting that the movie’s three-month onsite filming location in London made it impossible for the three actors.What’s more is thatJonathan Groffwas in talks to play Allan — a role that eventually went toMichael Cerabut that Groff, 38, was sad to miss out on.“Dear, dear Jonathan Groff was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m typing this, but I can’t do Allan,' " Jones said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Jonathan Groff (L); Michael Cera as Allan inBarbie(2023).Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty; Warner BrosAside fromMargot RobbieandRyan Gosling, some ofBarbie’s stars includeKingsley Ben-Adir,Scott Evans,Simu LiuandNcuti Gatwa, who appear as different versions of Ken in the film.Meanwhile,Hari Nef,Emma Mackey,Dua Lipa, Ana Cruz Kayne, Sharon Rooney,Kate McKinnon,Nicola Coughlan,Alexandra Shipp,Ritu AryaandIssa Raeplay different versions of Barbie, andEmerald Fennellappears as Midge.Rounding out the cast as “real world” characters areAmerica Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Connor Swindells, Jamie Demetriou,Rhea PerlmanandWill Ferrell, plusHelen Mirrenas the offscreen narrator.“Simu Liu was dying to be a Ken, God bless him,” Jones toldVanity Fairof theShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsactor, 34.Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie inBarbie(2023).Courtesy Warner Bros. PicturesWhile speaking with PEOPLE prior to the premiere ofBarbielast week, Gosling, 42, shared that since he didn’t play with Barbies himself growing up,his daughterswere his main entryway into the brand.“My kids were my introduction to [Barbie],” he said, adding, “I think they’reconfused as to why I would want to play Ken. They have no use for Ken.“The actor went on to share that his girls —Amada, 7, andEsmeralda, 8 — also helped him prepare for a scene that required an extra amount of work.“My kids were around for the months at home, as I was prepping for it,” Gosling told PEOPLE. “So they, inadvertently, were prepping for it too.“Barbieis in theaters now.
From L: Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, Ben Platt.Photo:Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty; George Pimentel/Getty; Taylor Hill/WireImage
Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty; George Pimentel/Getty; Taylor Hill/WireImage
Barbie’s huge cast could’ve been (somehow) even more epic.Allison Jones, the casting director for thebox-office-smashingmovie fromGreta Gerwig, recently toldVanity FairthatBowen Yang,Dan LevyandBen Plattall almost appeared as Kens inBarbie.“They were, I’m not kidding, really bummed they couldn’t do it,” Jones said, noting that the movie’s three-month onsite filming location in London made it impossible for the three actors.What’s more is thatJonathan Groffwas in talks to play Allan — a role that eventually went toMichael Cerabut that Groff, 38, was sad to miss out on.“Dear, dear Jonathan Groff was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m typing this, but I can’t do Allan,' " Jones said.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Jonathan Groff (L); Michael Cera as Allan inBarbie(2023).Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty; Warner BrosAside fromMargot RobbieandRyan Gosling, some ofBarbie’s stars includeKingsley Ben-Adir,Scott Evans,Simu LiuandNcuti Gatwa, who appear as different versions of Ken in the film.Meanwhile,Hari Nef,Emma Mackey,Dua Lipa, Ana Cruz Kayne, Sharon Rooney,Kate McKinnon,Nicola Coughlan,Alexandra Shipp,Ritu AryaandIssa Raeplay different versions of Barbie, andEmerald Fennellappears as Midge.Rounding out the cast as “real world” characters areAmerica Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Connor Swindells, Jamie Demetriou,Rhea PerlmanandWill Ferrell, plusHelen Mirrenas the offscreen narrator.“Simu Liu was dying to be a Ken, God bless him,” Jones toldVanity Fairof theShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsactor, 34.Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie inBarbie(2023).Courtesy Warner Bros. PicturesWhile speaking with PEOPLE prior to the premiere ofBarbielast week, Gosling, 42, shared that since he didn’t play with Barbies himself growing up,his daughterswere his main entryway into the brand.“My kids were my introduction to [Barbie],” he said, adding, “I think they’reconfused as to why I would want to play Ken. They have no use for Ken.“The actor went on to share that his girls —Amada, 7, andEsmeralda, 8 — also helped him prepare for a scene that required an extra amount of work.“My kids were around for the months at home, as I was prepping for it,” Gosling told PEOPLE. “So they, inadvertently, were prepping for it too.“Barbieis in theaters now.
Barbie’s huge cast could’ve been (somehow) even more epic.
Allison Jones, the casting director for thebox-office-smashingmovie fromGreta Gerwig, recently toldVanity FairthatBowen Yang,Dan LevyandBen Plattall almost appeared as Kens inBarbie.
“They were, I’m not kidding, really bummed they couldn’t do it,” Jones said, noting that the movie’s three-month onsite filming location in London made it impossible for the three actors.
What’s more is thatJonathan Groffwas in talks to play Allan — a role that eventually went toMichael Cerabut that Groff, 38, was sad to miss out on.
“Dear, dear Jonathan Groff was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m typing this, but I can’t do Allan,' " Jones said.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Jonathan Groff (L); Michael Cera as Allan inBarbie(2023).Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty; Warner Bros
Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty; Warner Bros
Aside fromMargot RobbieandRyan Gosling, some ofBarbie’s stars includeKingsley Ben-Adir,Scott Evans,Simu LiuandNcuti Gatwa, who appear as different versions of Ken in the film.
Meanwhile,Hari Nef,Emma Mackey,Dua Lipa, Ana Cruz Kayne, Sharon Rooney,Kate McKinnon,Nicola Coughlan,Alexandra Shipp,Ritu AryaandIssa Raeplay different versions of Barbie, andEmerald Fennellappears as Midge.
Rounding out the cast as “real world” characters areAmerica Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Connor Swindells, Jamie Demetriou,Rhea PerlmanandWill Ferrell, plusHelen Mirrenas the offscreen narrator.
“Simu Liu was dying to be a Ken, God bless him,” Jones toldVanity Fairof theShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsactor, 34.
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie inBarbie(2023).Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
While speaking with PEOPLE prior to the premiere ofBarbielast week, Gosling, 42, shared that since he didn’t play with Barbies himself growing up,his daughterswere his main entryway into the brand.
“My kids were my introduction to [Barbie],” he said, adding, “I think they’reconfused as to why I would want to play Ken. They have no use for Ken.”
The actor went on to share that his girls —Amada, 7, andEsmeralda, 8 — also helped him prepare for a scene that required an extra amount of work.
“My kids were around for the months at home, as I was prepping for it,” Gosling told PEOPLE. “So they, inadvertently, were prepping for it too.”
Barbieis in theaters now.
source: people.com
