Ryan Gosling stars next to Margot Robbie in “Barbie,” but some fans are not convinced. Amid the chaos and criticism the film has created, some fans are coming to his rescue.
For the first time, Warner Bros. is handling the “Barbie” project as an actual film. Fans will see the animated characters Ken and Barbie played by A-list stars.
32-year-old Margot Robbie will play Barbie, and joining her as her perfect Ken, is Ryan Gosling. But not everyone is sold on the idea of seeing the 42-year-old in the role.
The trailer premiered last week, and it has garnered a lot of attention. Many “Barbie” fans resorted to using some photos as memes. On the other hand, some are excited for it to hit the theater on July 21. Meanwhile, the curtain has been torn between critics and fans of Ryan Gosling following his “Barbie” appearance.
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Ryan Gosling’s Appearance In ‘Barbie’ Generated Harsh Criticism
Some younger fans have poked fun at Ryan Gosling’s “Barbie” role. For them, the highly anticipated film made a wrong move with its primary cast. They believed Ken should have been a younger actor. One person suggested Chris Evans and Henry Cavill.
Another critic complained about Gosling’s physical appearance. The person suggested that the actor needed some Botox and did not suit the perfect Ken role.
A third person quipped:
“He looks like a 40yo man with a mid-life crisis – too old to be Ken.”
Fortunately, not everyone thinks the worst of the “Drive” actor. Ryan Gosling’s fans have condemned the hate following his “Barbie” casting. One person clarified that he was the perfect pick.
Another fan condemned the backlash. The fan emphasized that Gosling is not old or ugly, adding:
“He will truly be the clear standout in that film.”
A particular fan decided to use humor to pass a message. The commenter noted that Ryan Gosling, starring as Ken in “Barbie,” is not old enough. The person referenced Ken being created in 1961, which means he is a 62-year-old man at the moment.
So far, Gosling looks youthful, but of course, older than the Ken many are used to in the animation. The actor included fake tan and colored hair in his looks to fit the role.
Apart from Robbie and Gosling, there are a host of other cast members who appear all grown up. The list of Ken dolls includes Simu Liu and Kingsley Ben-Adir. Hari Nef also stars as Doctor Barbie.
For now, fans will continue to be filled with suspense as they do not know what to expect. However, the trailer proves that the plot will be a grown-up world with lots of dancing. So far, it reeks of comedy!