Will Ferrell Stars in Barbie as Mattel CEO: Insensitive and Bizarre

The entire speak round Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” has been dedicated to Margot Robbie’s title character and Ryan Gosling’s Ken, however there’s much more to the film than simply these two components. Will Ferrell confirmed for the primary time in a brand new Wall Road Journal interview that he’s taking part in the CEO of Mattel within the film. The actor described his character as “insensitive” and “bizarre,” whereas additionally calling the film a fusion of excessive and low artwork varieties.

“It’s, in my humble opinion, the last word instance of excessive artwork and low artwork,” Ferrell stated about “Barbie.” “It’s a loving homage to the model and, on the similar time, couldn’t be extra satirical—simply an incredible touch upon male patriarchy and ladies in society and why Barbie’s criticized and but why each little woman nonetheless desires to play with Barbie. Boy, once I learn it, I used to be like, ‘That is improbable.

Ferrell added, “I get to play the CEO of Mattel and be that man who’s simply insensitive however bizarre after which, to not spoil something, however…. Anyway, that’s what excites me.”

Warner Bros. has been tight-lipped in terms of “Barbie” spoilers. An official synopsis for the movie has not been launched, though followers speculate the film is a fish-out-of-water story through which Barbie (Robbie) and Ken (Gosling) discover themselves in the actual world. Maybe they’re on a mission to trace down the CEO of Mattel, which is the place Ferrell would think about.

The supporting forged for “Barbie” additionally consists of the likes of America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Issa Rae and Michael Cera. It’s rumored that a number of actors are starring within the movie as iterations of Barbie and Ken. Gerwig co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach.

Warner Bros. is ready to launch “Barbie” in theaters nationwide July 23, 2023.