Barbie fans may be celebrating the fact that the movie has officially grossed a billion dollars, but they will be disappointed that a sequel may not be in the works after all.
Many fans had assumed that a follow up to Barbie would be on the way considering the success of the first movie, but it turns out that a sequel isn't as guaranteed as some would have hoped.
The Hollywood Reporter has explained that Margot Robbie, who also produced the movie, has no deal in place to return as a producer or actor for any potential sequel.
The publication also states the same for Ken actor Ryan Gosling, who is usually known for his 'one and done' style of working according to The Hollywood Reporter. Gosling reportedly has turned down several big IP gigs previously.
Director Greta Gerwig also has no deal in place for a sequel. Apparently Warner Bros tried to secure a sequel deal with her in a directing capacity, but Gerwig's agents put that off until the movie came out. The same goes for Noah Baumbach, who co-wrote the movie with Gerwig.
What puts another dampener on any potential sequel is the ongoing writers' and actors' strike. No deals will be negotiated with any of the talent involved while the strikes are ongoing.
Previously, Gerwig herself spoke about a possible sequel to the record-breaking movie.
'At this moment, it's all I've got. I feel like that at the end of every movie, like I'll never have another idea and everything I’ve ever wanted to do, I did,' Gerwig said.
'I wouldn't want to squash anybody else's dream, but for me, at this moment, I'm at totally zero.'
Barbie is in cinemas now.
Reporter, Digital Spy
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