Current Events > Simu Liu to play one of the three versions of Ken in upcoming Barbie movie

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As it turns out, the upcoming film is taking notes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe that Liu broke out in as its first Asian superhero, Shang-Chi. A multiverse is coming to Barbie, and it will involve three separate Kens, according to New York Times Kyle Buchanan, who divulged new insights from the Cannes Film Festival to Twitter on Wednesday.

And yes, Liu is one of them.

The other two variants versions of Ken will be played by Ryan Gosling and Ncuti Gatwa. Margot Robbie, who is set to play Barbie, wont be the only one either, with Issa Rae and Hari Nef taking on two other versions of the character.

In reality, the concept of multiple Kens and Barbies isnt too far-fetched given the line of variations Mattel has created in recent years in an attempt to push for inclusivity.

Oriental Barbie appeared in the 1980s which, despite the pejorative name and stereotypical features, does count as the first of several Asian iterations of the classic dolls.

The Barbie film, co-written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, features a star-studded cast that includes America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emma Mackey, Michael Cera, Rhea Perlman and Will Ferrell. Others rumored to join the ensemble include Saoirse Ronan and singer Dua Lipa.

Not much else has been revealed about the upcoming Warner Bros production, though Liu recently hinted at a possible dance number and teased fans at just how wild and unique the film is.

https://news.yahoo.com/simu-liu-revealed-play-1-003830121.html

Multiple Barbies and multiple Kens to choose from?

That sounds like a fun relationship.

"Honey, I think I'd like it better if you were Asian tonight."

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I understand what they're doing and it's so funny

Literally the new Doctor in a multiversal Barbie movie.

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And hopefully those people are being told to shut the fuck up

Cmon Barbie
lets go party.

divot1338 posted...

Cmon Barbie
lets go party.

Not in the movie =/

g0ldie posted...

A multiverse is coming to Barbie

are you fucking serious -_-

Not so sure about the other two, but for some reason, Margot Robbie as Barbie just makes perfect sense to me.

Is this gonna be some sort of ironic movie? I feel like a straight up shitty Barbie movie for children is kind of below Ryan Gosling's portfolio.

it's going to be directed by Greta Gerwig, so I think it'll end up being better than we're expecting.

Alteres posted...

Not in the movie =/

Preorder cancelled