Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated Barbie movie has generated a lot of buzz, and the recent release of character posters has confirmed that pop sensation Dua Lipa will be part of the star-studded cast. The official social media accounts for the Barbie movie unveiled a series of character posters on Tuesday, showcasing various actors playing different versions of Barbies, Kens, and regular humans throughout the film.
One of the most exciting reveals was Dua Lipa as a mermaid-inspired Barbie doll, which seems to confirm months-long rumors about her involvement in the project. Back in December, fans started speculating about Lipa’s connection to the movie when the official Barbie movie Instagram account briefly followed the “Future Nostalgia” singer, although the account no longer follows her.
The character posters also featured Margot Robbie in the lead role as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, Issa Rae as a presidential Barbie, and Simu Liu as another Ken. The first teaser trailer for the film, released in December, had teased alternate versions of both Barbie and Ken, and the character posters unveiled on Tuesday showcased even more intriguing variations.
Each Barbie variation appears to be tied to an occupation or lifestyle, with Dua Lipa’s mermaid Barbie being a standout. Other characters include a Barbie with a Nobel Prize in physics played by Emma Mackey and various versions of Ken, described as “yet another Ken,” played by different actors. Michael Cera and Emerald Fennell were also introduced as Allan and Midge, respectively, based on other Mattel dolls of the same name.
Notably, some characters were introduced as humans in the posters, including America Ferrara, Ariana Greenblatt, Will Ferrell, Connor Swindells, and Jamie Demetriou. Helen Mirren, who serves as the film’s narrator, was also featured in the character posters.
Will Ferrell, in a previous interview with the Wall Street Journal Magazine in November 2022, revealed that he will play the CEO of Mattel, the toy company that owns the Barbie brand, adding another intriguing layer to the upcoming movie.
The teaser trailer for Barbie, featuring narration from Helen Mirren in the style of 2001: A Space Odyssey, explained how Barbie revolutionized the toy industry when children mostly played with baby dolls. Margot Robbie, as Barbie, winked at the camera in the teaser, giving fans a glimpse of the colorful world of the movie.
Fans can mark their calendars for July 21, when Barbie is set to hit theaters and bring to life the beloved dolls in a whole new way. With Dua Lipa’s confirmed appearance as a mermaid Barbie, along with an impressive cast of actors playing various versions of the iconic characters, anticipation for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie is at an all-time high. It’s bound to be a must-watch film for fans of the beloved doll and pop culture enthusiasts alike.
Overall, the release of character posters has generated excitement and confirmed Dua Lipa’s role as a mermaid Barbie, adding to the anticipation for the upcoming Barbie movie. Fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing how the star-studded cast brings the iconic dolls to life on the big screen. July 21 can’t come soon enough!
