Barbie fans have been roasting Ken actor Ryan Gosling for his resemblance to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres in the movie’s official trailer.
The upcoming live-action movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, sees the first dazzling glimpse of “Barbieland” with actors Gosling, 42, and Margot Robbie, 32, showing off their comedic flair as the iconic puppets.
However, fans were quick to take to social media to taunt the La La Land actor for his resemblance to DeGeneres, 65, with his signature platinum crop and sports luxe dress sense.
Others dismissed the decision to cast the actor in a typically youthful role, quipping, “Ken needs Botox.”
One fan wrote, “You guys gonna jump me if I say Ryan Gosling looks a bit like Ellen in that Barbie trailer? because if so, I DON’T SAY THAT!’ while another wrote, “Is that Ellen?”
Is that you Ellen? Barbie fans have been roasting Ken actor Ryan Gosling for his resemblance to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres (R) in the film’s official trailer
Other fans wrote, “Barbie trailer looks INCREDIBLE but MAN Ryan Gosling as Ken looks SO OLD!!!! unfortunately the bleached hair doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do.’
Another labeled Gosling’s appearance as an “aging generous Palm Springs daddy,” while another wrote, “Ryan Gosling looks fake old in the Barbie trailer.”
One fan wrote: is it just me or does Ryan Gosling look sm older in the barbie movie ka trailer???? + the blonde makes him dirty.’
In the end, she decides to venture out on her own and cross dimensions into the ‘Real World’, screaming as her car hurtles through the air and lands on the other side.
However, it is only after arriving in the Real World that Margot’s Barbie realizes that Ryan’s Ken is behind her in the car and has decided, “I’m coming with you.”
Annoyed, she says, “Did you bring your rollerblades?” and gives a look of tired recognition as he holds them up and says, “I literally don’t go anywhere without them!”
Based on Mattel’s Barbie fashion dolls by Ruth Handler, the film is the first ever live-action Barbie movie to hit the big screen and features a screenplay Greta co-wrote with her husband Noah Baumbach.
The comedy is slated for release on July 21 this year.
Comedy: The upcoming live-action film directed by Greta Gerwig sees the first dazzling glimpse of ‘Barbieland’ with actors Gosling, 42, and Margot Robbie, 32, showing off their comedic flair as the iconic puppets
Hmm: However, fans were quick to take to social media to taunt the La La Land actor for his resemblance to DeGeneres, 65, with his trademark platinum crop and sporting luxe dress sense
Following an initial teaser that paid homage to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, fans now have a good look at the highly anticipated film.
In what appears to be a fish-out-of-water comedy, we see Margot’s Barbie having fun with Ryan’s Ken in a hyper-realistic Barbie-inspired world – dubbed ‘Barbieland’ – where there are many iterations of the iconic dolls out there. to exist .
Playing on the quirky premise of what the Mattel dolls would do if left to their own devices, the teaser features a comedic scene between Ryan, 42, and Margot, 32, about spending the night together.
“I thought I’d stay tonight,” Ryan’s Ken asks Margot’s Barbie. ‘To do something?’ she replies innocently.
After a short awkward pause, he replies, “I’m not really sure.”
However, their plastic-fantastic lives are (quite literally) turned upside down when they are seen traveling to the “real world” in a car that shoots into the sky.
Oh dear: Others overturned the decision to cast the actor in a typically youthful role, joking: ‘Ken needs Botox’
Barbie trailer has arrived! The comedy is slated for release on July 21 this year
Will Ferrell also plays the CEO of the toy company as he somehow brings his figures to life and welcomes them to civilization.
As the trailer opens, Barbie appears on the beach to soak up the sun in the idyllic scenery of Barbieland.
Her friend Ken – the version played by Ryan – tries to get her attention by waving and calling her name, and she responds cheerfully.
However, much to Ken’s chagrin, Barbie is distracted by greetings from several of her friends, including President Barbie (Issa Rae) and another Ken (Simu Liu).
In the end, she decides to venture out on her own and cross dimensions into the ‘Real World’, screaming as her car hurtles through the air and lands on the other side.
However, it is only after arriving in the Real World that Margot’s Barbie realizes that Ryan’s Ken is behind her in the car and has decided, “I’m coming with you.”
Annoyed, she says, “Did you bring your rollerblades?” and gives a look of tired recognition as he holds them up and says, “I literally don’t go anywhere without them!”
Based on Mattel’s Barbie fashion dolls by Ruth Handler, the film is the first ever live-action Barbie movie to hit the big screen and features a screenplay Greta co-wrote with her husband Noah Baumbach.
The comedy is slated for release on July 21 this year.