Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is one of the eventful films of this summer. Directed by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the feature film hits our theaters on July 19, and it’s already generating a lot of buzz.
Immediately after the feature film’s trailer was released, viewers complained that Ryan Gosling was too old to play Ken, prompting the hashtag #NotMyKen. A debate that ended up in the columns New York Post.
In a recent interview QGThe 42-year-old actor answered the critics with a humorous tone:I’d say, you know, if people don’t want to play my Ken, there’s a lot of other Kens to play with.”.
If Gosling is the main Kenyan in Greta Gerwig’s film, there are many other Kenyans in the feature film: Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adre, Nkuti Gatwa, John Cena or Scott Evans.
Ryan Gosling adds: “It’s funny the idea that #Notmyken comes out of the blue. It’s like you’ve already thought of Ken before. ?” Words that the actress has already uttered when explaining the ridiculous reason that decided her to play on the Mattel doll.
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie
It follows: “Nobody cared about that before. Ken’s job is a beach, it’s not a job! But for 60 years, nobody cares. But suddenly, it’s like we’ve been caring about Ken all this time.
No, you didn’t care about him. never do
No, you didn’t care about him. never do this is a problem. If you really cared about Ken, you knew that no one did. Your hypocrisy is therefore exposed. That is why his story must be told.“
Gosling adds with a laugh:Now I’m interested in this guy. I am his representative. Ken couldn’t come to accept this award, so I’m here to accept it..”
“Ken is probably the funniest and saddest toy at the same time”
Greta Gerwigwho also wrote the film with partner Noah Baumbach, explains that they tried to strike a delicate balance with Ken:
“It has to be funny because it’s a puppet movie, but it also has to be full of pain and pathos because, well… it’s a puppet movie. And Kenny, who is just a jerk, is probably the funniest and saddest.“
Barbie
The director then explains that he chose Ryan Gosling because he completely identified with the character. “Ryan is never out of character. He does not comment or judge the person he portrays. He’s not trying to tell you that Ryan Gosling knows it’s bullshit. He interprets the character in such a way as to allow him to possess all the latter’s potential humiliations.’
This explains why the actor takes this controversy to heart and decides to respond to age-shamed fans.
Barbie hits our theaters on July 19th, and if you want to spend the night in the pink dollhouse, it’s possible because the villa in Malibu is available for rent on Airbnb on July 21st and 22nd.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are currently filming the new Ocean’s movie in the South of France. Therefore, this is the second collaboration of the actors after Barbie.
Source: Allocine
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