Summary
Gal Gadot expresses admiration for Margot Robbie and hopes to work with her in the future, calling her funny, warm, and talented.
Gadot's enthusiasm to star in a potential sequel of the Barbie movie presents an ideal opportunity for Robbie and Gadot to join forces. By centering the attention on a new Barbie with Gadot in the starring role, the franchise can delve into diversity and create a positive influence on the doll's heritage for future generations.
Margot Robbie initially considered Gal Gadot for the role of Barbie before ultimately taking on the role herself. In a recent interview, Gadot expressed her admiration for Robbie and her desire to collaborate on another project in the future.
I adore Margot. She is one of those women that you just want to be friends with. Margot possesses an irresistible combination of humor, warmth, and intelligence, not to mention her obvious talent. She brings an amazing dynamic to any situation. The opportunity to collaborate with Margot on anything would be a dream come true. Moreover, I was deeply moved by her comments. Every word she spoke about me touched my heart and filled it with warmth. I am incredibly thrilled for her and cannot contain my excitement for the upcoming project, 'Barbie.'
Gadot Should Join Barbie 2
When Robbie approached her for the role, Gadot expressed her excitement for Barbie on her Instagram, hinting at her interest in a potential sequel. The creatives behind the movie also attempted to cast Timothée Chalamet and Soairse Ronan, who often collaborate with Greta Gerwig, for cameo roles. Unfortunately, they were both occupied with other projects and couldn't accept. It's worth noting that Jonathan Groff, known for his role in Mindhunter, was initially considered for the part of Allan but declined in the end.
Gadot's inability to appear in the initial film aside, her desire to collaborate with Robbie makes Barbie 2 an ideal venture to unite the two actresses. While Warner Bros. or Mattel have yet to confirm the sequel, it appears that the movie's success has stimulated interest in expanding the franchise, as indicated by Mattel's CEO, Ynon Kreiz. Although Gerwig and Robbie have displayed some reluctance towards moving forward with Barbie 2, they haven't completely dismissed the possibility.
Considering the fairly conclusive ending of Robbie's portrayal in the first Barbie, a promising direction for the sequel would involve shifting the focus to a new iteration of the character. Introducing Gadot as the new lead would not only allow Robbie's Barbie to maintain her impactful conclusion, but also align with the theme of diversity explored in the initial film by placing a BIPOC version of the character at the forefront. This would provide an opportunity to delve into how this new representation can positively influence the doll's legacy for future generations.
Source: Flaunt