Greta Gerwig made a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss her new film “Barbie“. During the interview, Gerwig revealed an interesting tidbit about the casting of Ryan Gosling as Ken in the movie.
Gerwig explained that while writing the script for “Barbie” with her partner Noah Baumbach, they always had Gosling in mind for the role of Ken. Despite not knowing him personally, Gerwig admired Gosling’s work and was confident that he would be the perfect fit for the character. She even mentioned his comedic talents, citing his memorable appearances on Saturday Night Live as proof of his ability to bring humor to the role.
It turned out that Gosling was indeed interested in playing Ken, and he eventually agreed to join the cast. Gerwig praised Gosling for his performance in the film, especially his ability to rock a faux mink coat. She revealed that both she and Gosling share a deep appreciation for Sylvester Stallone and his iconic fur coats. Through texting back and forth, they decided that Ken would wear a faux mink coat in the movie, adding an extra touch of glamour to the character.
Gerwig also discussed a memorable musical number in the film, in which Ken has a dance duet with his mink coat. While this particular scene didn’t make it into the final cut, Gerwig praised the openness and creativity of the cast and crew, noting that it was their willingness to embrace wild ideas that allowed the film to take shape in its unique form.
Overall, Gerwig’s appearance on The Late Show provided insight into the casting process for “Barbie” and shed light on the collaborative and imaginative nature of the film’s production. With an incredible cast that includes America Ferrera, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling as Ken, “Barbie” promises to be a must-watch film that combines humor, glamour, and catchy musical numbers.
“Barbie” is set to release tomorrow and will be available for purchase and streaming on Max.
