The Barbie movie has received harsh criticism against the casting of Ryan Gosling as Ken. The actor responds in this way to the public.
Ryan Gosling has responded to fans who are criticizing his version of Ken in the movie Barbie. Based on the eponymous toy line by Mattelthe film is directed by Greta Gerwig. The script has been written by herself and by her sentimental partner, Noah Baumbach. The film has margot robbie in the title role, along with the aforementioned Gosling as Ken. We are talking about the male counterpart of the protagonist toy. Supporting cast members include Emma Mckey, Will Ferrell, Michael Wax, ritual arya, Simu Liu, kate mckinnon Y America Ferrera. We are talking about one of the most anticipated movies of next year.
Despite the general air of enthusiasm surrounding the project, when promotional images of Barbie it came to light some fans disagreed on Ken’s version of Ryan Gosling. The image in question showed the actor looking very different from his other films. He has bleached blonde hair and a jean jacket with cropped sleeves. He is standing in front of a bright pink house. Some criticized the film’s casting due to his age, since the actor from blade runner 2049 He is currently 41 years old. For her part, Margot Robbie is 32 years old. This places the difference between the two actors in almost ten years. For some, that is too much.
“No one thought I would be Ken in the first place,” he said.
In an interview given to The Tonight Show beside Jimmy FallonRyan Gosling wanted to respond to those who have been criticizing his version of Ken in Barbie. He has suggested that they probably never played with the toy when they were little. The interpreter says that his character is “an accessory” for the leading female doll. And that, until the movie was announced, it’s likely that the fans criticizing the casting of him had probably never thought of him for this role.
“I was surprised that some people were criticizing my version of Ken in the Barbie movie, as if they thought I would be Ken a second before it was confirmed.Ryan Gosling stated. “They never played with this doll when they were little. Nobody plays with Ken, man. He’s a prop and he’s not even a cool prop, really.“. The film opens on July 21, 2023. Its premiere will coincide at the box office with the release of Oppenheimerthe new movie Christopher Nolan.