Actor Ryan Gosling narrowly declined the role in what would become the biggest movie of the year
The huge success of “Barbie”is indisputable, but it nearly missed Ryan Gosling in the cast. The actor, who plays the main role of kenin the plot and even featured a song on the Billboard Hot 100 with his performance, initially turned down the offer of Margot Robbie to participate in the film.
The opportunity to participate in “Barbie” was offered to Ryan in the year 2021. At that time, his schedule was already committed to other endeavors, and as a result, he had to decline the invitation. Margot Robbie expressed her disappointment as she was looking forward to having him in the squad, but understood the situation.
With the postponement of filming due to the pandemic, a new chance to involve Ryan Gosling in “Barbie”.This time, there was a possibility that he would be available. However, Ryan did not immediately accept; he requested a period to reflect on his decision.
Shortly after the invitation, the actor went out into the garden of his house and found a doll ken belonging to his daughter, abandoned in the mud. He took this as a sign. the doll was “face down in the mud next to a crushed lemon”, reported during his participation in the talk show of Jimmy Fallon.
That image had a crucial impact. Ryan Gosling got in touch with the director Greta Gerwig and finally accepted the invitation. His message said:
“I will be your Ken as this story must be told,” wrote Ryan. (via PopLine)
Source: Rollingstone

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