Margot Robbie was pictured dressed as Barbie for the first time, filming the highly anticipated live-action film in Los Angeles, California.
The 31-year-old Australian actress was seen leaving her caravan dressed brand new as the fashion doll in bright pink flared trousers and a matching halter waistcoat, with her long blonde hair flowing down her shoulders.
Clutching an iced coffee in the sweltering LA heat, Margot then grabbed a matching pink embroidered handbag as she headed to shoot a scene for the project helmed by indie filmmaker Greta Gerwig.
In a move Barbie would surely be proud of, the Wolf of Wall Street star was spotted checking on her manicure as she made her way to set, shielded from the sun by a black umbrella.
BARBIE EXCLUSIVE! First look at Margot Robbie as Mattel’s iconic doll as she films a live-action movie in the sweltering LA heat wearing hot pink flare pants and a halterneck vest
Barbie is ready for her close-up! Margot steps out of her trailer as she heads to set dressed all in pink
Sadly, there was no pink corvette waiting for the star as she was later seen being chased away in a black SUV.
Ryan Gosling, who plays Barbie’s counterpart Ken, was not photographed on set.
The first image of Ryan, 41, in character was unveiled last week to much fanfare on social media.
Little Women and Ladybird director Gerwig is directing the project and penned the script for the film with her longtime partner Noah Baumbach.
Stunning: The 31-year-old Australian actress looked absolutely iconic driving a classic pink Chevrolet Corvette past what looked like the Barbie Mansion
The film features an all-star cast including Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Michael Cera and Alexandra Shipp.
A synopsis on IMDB for the upcoming film reads, “A doll living in ‘Barbieland’ is kicked out for not being perfect enough and embarks on a real-world adventure. A live-action feature film based on the popular range of Barbie toys.
Margot is long planned play the world’s most iconic fashion doll in a live-action film and in December 2020 she vowed to give audiences “something totally different”.
Long to come: Margot has long been slated to play the world’s most iconic fashion doll in a live-action film and in December 2020 she vowed to give audiences ‘something totally different’
It’s a star ! The first costume seen for the film shows pink flared pants and a tight top with star-shaped detailing
Curious: Moviegoers can’t wait to learn more about the tone of the film, which is directed by Greta Gerwig
Going for something “a little left-of-center”, when it comes to its depiction of the Mattel doll, the project will be produced by her LuckyChap Entertainment Company whose motto is “If it ain’t f**k, yeah , that’s a no”. ‘
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about the project, Robbie said: “Something like Barbie where the IP, the name itself, people immediately have an idea of ’Oh Margot is playing Barbie, I know what that is. is.
“But our goal is to say, ‘Whatever you think, we’re going to give you something totally different – the thing you didn’t know you wanted.
It was not immediately clear what outfit Margot was wearing on set, although pink is one of the most popular colors the doll is known to be styled in.
Abba Barbie? It looked like Margot’s clothes were inspired by the Swedish pop group with her flared pants and halter waist.
Inspiration: Barbie doll often wears pink outfits (see above) which clearly influences the film’s wardrobe
However, it appears that Ryan was dressed as the “Earring Magic Ken” version of the doll introduced by Mattel in 1993, as a companion to his “Earring Magic Barbie” figure – in his first advert yet released last week.
This particular version of the Ken doll featured an updated look with the character sporting blonde highlights, instead of her traditional brown hair.
The doll also featured a lavender mesh shirt, purple leather jacket, and jewelry including an earring and necklace.
Double take: Ryan, 41, is the spitting image of beloved Mattel doll (pictured right)
Upon release, she became the best-selling Ken doll in history and caused a stir when some people speculated that the creators were inspired by the gay clubbing scene in early 90s New York City. and in Los Angeles.
Ryan is known for his serious acting work in acclaimed films such as Drive, Blade Runner 2049, Blue Valentine and Half Nelson.
Sporting a nerdy smile and white underwear branded with his character’s name, Ken’s role certainly seems like a left turn for the comedian.
The Live-Action Barbie Movie is set to be released on July 21, 2023.
Barbie girl: Margot has long been slated to play the world’s most iconic fashion doll in a live-action film and in December 2020 she vowed to give audiences ‘something totally different’
Coming Soon: The Live-Action Barbie Movie Set To Release July 21, 2023
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