Exclusive: Issa Rae and Simu Liu on how Barbie subverts ‘dumb as f**k rules’
Greta Gerwig aimed to create a ‘super inclusive world’ in the Barbie live-action film, according to stars Issa Rae and Simu Liu. The fantasy comedy stars Margot Robbie as the title character, a “stereotypical” Barbie who resides in Barbieland, a matriarchal society where women are self-sufficient and occupy all positions of power. After Barbie begins to worry about her mortality, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery into the real world – assisted by her “stereotypical” himbo boyfriend Ken (Ryan Gosling). Barbieland is a haven of inclusivity and diversity, with…
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