Although he has the right physique to play Ken, the choice of Ryan Gosling as Barbie’s crush surprised many of his fans. It is true that the actor has played with comedy and has obtained great results (Two dangerous guys, crazy and stupid love), but when talking about his career, he is more associated with Oscar-worthy dramas or deeper projects. Now what Barbie has released several trailers and is close to hitting theaters, a new and strange controversy has arisen around his co-star, and it is that some consider him too “old” to give life to the iconic doll.
On the occasion of the upcoming premiere of the film, the 42-year-old Oscar nominee recounted in an interview for G.Q. all the details around your Ken. Although the character has been around for 60 years, this is the first time that a project will give him some depth or let us know other aspects. But, what do you think of those who criticize his age to give him life?
“Well, I would say that if people don’t want to play with my Ken, there are plenty of other Kens out there that they can play with. This way of being scandalized with #NotMyKen is funny. Did you ever remember Ken before the movie? He is about a guy whose job is the beach.”
Since the first images of Gosling characterized as the character were revealed, the memes and the reactions did not wait. There are those who consider that the actor fits perfectly, but there are also those who cannot explain how a comedian with Oscar nominations could accept such a comedy. But they forget that it is not just any tape, but one directed by Greta Gerwig (little women), and a script written by her and Noah Baumbach (story of a marriage). Something special must exist to attract such a cast.
“Everyone was fine with me having a job that means nothing. But suddenly the plan is: ‘No, no. Ken has always mattered to us´. Nope, they didn’t care. They have never cared. Barbie never messed with Ken. There’s the issue. If you ever cared about Ken, you’d know that no one cares about Ken, so don’t be a hypocrite.. That is why you have to tell his story, ”he added.
If the test reactions have indicated anything, it’s that Ryan Gosling fully understood what he had to do. In addition to praising aspects such as the costumes, the script, and the production design, the lucky ones who have already seen the film highlight the work of the Canadian. More than one has pointed out that an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor could become a reality. Be?
“Now this guy matters to me. I am his representative. Ken was unable to receive this award in person, so I am here to accept it for him,” she concluded.
What will hide behind this new version of Ken? Barbiestarring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, and a great cast, will hit theaters in Mexico and Latin America on July 20.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.