After creating hype among fans, Barbie is all set to mark its release in July. The film features Margot Robbie in the lead role. Fans have also acclaimed Robbie as Barbie and are eagerly waiting for the film to hit theaters. Surprisingly, Robbie wasn’t the first choice of the makers to portray the live version of the famous doll Barbie.

Recently, American comedian and actress Amy Schumer claimed that the role of Barbie was offered to her, but due to creative differences, she turned it down. The moment the news surfaced on the internet, social media users took to the platform to express their delight in having Robbie as Barbie.

Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie

How did Margot Robbie land the role of Barbie?

The character of Margot Robbie as Barbie has been so deeply embedded in everyone’s mind that it’s hard to imagine anyone playing her role. But it could have been the situation if Amy Schumer had accepted the offer of the role of Barbie in the first place.

Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer

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Before finalizing Robbie as the face of Barbie, Schumer was the first choice of the makers to play the role. Recently, during an interview, the Trainwreck actress revealed that she passed on the role of Barbie due to creative differences with the filmmakers. She said,

 “I think we earlier said it was scheduling conflicts, that’s what we said. But yeah, it really was just creative differences.”

However, even after dropping the titular role, Schumer has sportingly praised the film. She said, “I can’t wait to see the movie. I think it looks awesome.”

Later, renowned actresses Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach were also considered for the role of Barbie. Perhaps the role was meant for Robbie, as it finally came to her.

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Fans appreciate Margot Robbie’s appearance as Barbie

Margot Robbie as Barbie
Margot Robbie as Barbie

Margot Robbie has indeed brought the popular doll Barbie to life, and fans have also acclaimed her role. Thinking about anyone else playing Barbie would be very difficult for fans who have already accepted Robbie as Barbie. The moment Amy Schumer’s interview about turning down the titular role garnered the fans’ attention, they were thrilled, as for them, the perfect face for Barbie is Robbie. Check out the tweets below:

The movie features Margot Robbie in the lead role alongside Ryan Gosling, Michael Cera, Nicola Coughlan, and John Cena. The film is set to release on July 21, 2023.

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Source: Twitter

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