Simu Liu’s role in the ‘Barbie’ movie has not been revealed.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — After America Ferrera, it’s now your turn Simu Liu who joined the movie “Barbie”, reported by Variety, Saturday (02/12/2022). As with Ferrera, the role Liu will play has not been revealed.
Currently, only Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are known for their characters, namely as Barbie and Ken. Greta Gerwig will direct the script with a script written by Noah Baumbach.
Storyline details are also being kept under wraps. “Barbie” has been in development since 2019 and is set to begin production in early 2022 at Warner Bros. Studios. Leavesden in London. The film is set to hit theaters in 2024.
Gerwig and Baumbach have collaborated on several films, including “Frances Ha” and “Mistress America.” Gerwig also worked on the 2017 remake of “Lady Bird” and the 2019 remake of “Little Women,” both of which earned Oscar nominations for best picture.
In addition to playing Barbie, Robbie will produce the film through her production company, LuckyChap. LuckyChap executive Tom Ackerley, Mattel Films executive Robbie Brenner and filmmaker David Heyman will also serve as producers.
Before becoming one of Marvel’s newest superheroes, Liu was best known for playing Jung Kim on the Canadian sitcom “Kim’s Convenience.” He also appeared in “Orphan Black” and “Fresh Off the Boat” before his big break in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Before entering the world of Barbie, Liu will star in the Lionsgate canine adventure “Arthur the King” alongside Mark Wahlberg.
source: Antara
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