These 10 Celebrities Were Nearly Cast in the "Barbie" Movie
It's fascinating to learn about the stars who almost graced the silver screen as the iconic Barbie herself. And an exhilarating journey through Tinseltown's casting rollercoaster is certainly what Barbie movie fans expect. For that reason, we unveil the 10 A-listers who came tantalizingly close to landing the coveted role. From acclaimed actors to beloved pop sensations, each potential Barbie brought their unique flair to auditions, leaving both fans and producers in awe.
Let's scroll down to peel back the curtain on unexpected choices, and near-miss decisions that could have reshaped the Barbie movie forever. Don't miss this captivating insight into Hollywood's glamorous universe and the celebrities who nearly became the living embodiment of Barbie!
#1. Amy Schumer was supposed to play Margot Robbie's Barbie character.
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#2. After Amy dropped out, Anne Hathaway was considered to be her Barbie replacement.
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#3, 4, 5. Dan Levy, Bowen Yang, and Ben Platt were considered to play Kens.
#6. Jonathan Groff almost played Michael Cera's character Allan.
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#7. Luke Macfarlane had a small part but had to turn it down
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#8. Gal Gadot
#9 and 10. Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet were supposed to "pop up" in the movie.
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Greta's films include Saoirse and Timothée, and Greta told CinemaBlend that she pushed very hard to have them in Barbie and was "so annoyed" when it didn't work out.
What do you think about celebs who to be in the movie but couldn't quite make it work? Let's share your thoughts in the comments!