The upcoming Barbie movie, set to be released later this year, is generating a lot of buzz among movie enthusiasts, particularly fans of the iconic doll franchise. Read more for details on the cast, synopsis, trailer and release date in South Africa.
‘Barbie’ movie: Here’s a full list of the cast
According to reports, the upcoming Barbie movie has a star-studded cast including Margot Robbie as the titular character, Ryan Gosling as Ken, Issa Rae as President Barbie, and many more.
Emma Mackey plays a Nobel Prize-winning physicist Barbie, Dua Lipa is the mermaid Barbie, and Ana Cruz Kayne is Supreme Court Justice Barbie. Michael Cera plays Ken’s best friend, Allan, while Emerald Fennell plays the pregnant version of Midge,
Other cast members include
- Ncuti Gatwa;
- Nicola Coughlan;
- Alexandra Shipp;
- Ritu Arya;
- Kingsley Ben-Adir;
- Hari Nef;
- Scott Evans;
- Sharon Rooney;
- America Ferrera; and
- Ariana Greenblatt.
Here’s a detailed synopsis of the movie
The film’s plot revolves around Barbie Land, a perfect and harmonious place inhabited by perfect beings, except for Ken (Ryan Gosling), who apparently experiences an existential crisis.
Apart from the cast, the film’s visuals are expected to be a major highlight, with elaborate sets and stunning visuals depicting Barbie Land in all its perfection.
The film’s trailers and promotional materials have already garnered significant attention online, with fans expressing their excitement for what is expected to be a visually stunning and entertaining film.
It’s worth noting that the film has been a long time in the making, with production reportedly starting back in 2018. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused some delays, pushing the film’s release to 2023.
When is ‘Barbie’ movie release date in South Africa?
The Barbie movie will be a global premiere. This means South African theatres will premiere the film on the same day as international cinemas.
The movie is scheduled to premiere in global theatres on Friday, 21 July 2023.
The film is highly anticipated, and fans can check out the recently released trailer below:
