Barbie stunt double Emma Eastwood disclosed the tight security surrounding the plot of the upcoming movie. Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, the film follows her journey of self-discovery in the real world, accompanied by her boyfriend Ken, portrayed by Ryan Gosling. The comedic flick is set to hit theaters in July 2023, with certain aspects of the storyline still kept secret.
During an interview with The New York Times, Eastwood emphasized the extreme secrecy surrounding the Barbie narrative, despite her involvement in many scenes during filming. Surprisingly, she was never informed about the actual plot of the movie, even though she served as Robbie's stunt double. This highlights the exceptional measures taken to safeguard the production. See Eastwood's comments below:
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The secrecy surrounding the plot was impeccably maintained. Not a single detail was revealed about our tasks ahead. On several occasions, they hyped up the significance of the day, assuring the presence of the entire cast, yet failing to provide any specifics until I actually arrived on set.Eastwood recounted several instances where she served as Robbie's stunt double for Barbie, including scenes where she gingerly ascended the staircase to portray foot pain and lay prone for an entire hour. Although these moments did not divulge crucial details about Barbie's overarching storyline, they elucidated the levels of secrecy surrounding the film, even for its cast and crew. It becomes apparent that the objective was to restrict knowledge of the complete narrative until its theatrical release.
The trailer for the Barbie movie indicates a focus on Barbie and Ken's transition from Barbieland to the real world. This leads to the Mattel CEO, portrayed by Will Ferrell, attempting to remove Barbie from the real world. Interestingly, Barbie dolls are shown to exist within the world of Barbie, creating an action-packed and humorous pursuit as Ferrell tries to prevent Barbie from venturing into the real world and uncovering unknown truths about themselves.
Many aspects of the storyline remain unknown, including how Barbie and Ken end up in the real world and the comedic predicaments they may find themselves in. Barbie appears to be both a tribute to the renowned Mattel toy and a self-aware satire of the Barbie doll concept. With a major summer release anticipated for Barbie, it appears that the film has reserved surprises for the cinematic experience.
Source: The New York Times