Margot Robbie Expresses Doubts About Potential Barbie Sequel
The breakout star of the year's blockbuster hit, Margot Robbie, hints at her disinterest in reprising her role as the iconic Barbie doll in a potential sequel, leaving fans curious about her next captivating project
Margot Robbie, the star of Barbie, is not eager to return to the big screen in a sequel. According to the actress, she "can't imagine" what a follow-up to the biggest movie of the year would even look like. In an interview with the AP, Robbie expressed that they had put everything into the first movie and it was never intended to be the start of a trilogy. She added, "It was great to give everything to this movie, so I can't imagine what comes next."
Barbie has surpassed Harry Potter as Warner Bros.' highest-grossing movie, raking in over $1 billion at the global box office. Greta Gerwig, the filmmaker behind the success, has become the highest-grossing female director of all time in the US.
The overwhelming success of the movie practically guarantees a Barbie sequel, with or without Robbie's return. In fact, Mattel is already planning more than a dozen toy-adaptation films, such as Barney and Hot Wheels, with J.J. Abrams, director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, at the helm.
Barbie is currently available for digital rental and purchase, but it is expected to be added to Max in the near future. The highly-anticipated movie is set to be added to the streaming service this fall, with just under a month left in the season.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about Margot Robbie's doubts about a potential Barbie sequel. On the one hand, I can understand why she might not be eager to return to the role. After all, Barbie is a very iconic character, and it would be hard to live up to the expectations of fans. Additionally, Robbie has already had a very successful career, and she may not want to be typecast as Barbie.
On the other hand, I am also a big fan of the Barbie movie, and I would love to see a sequel. I think there is a lot of potential for more stories to be told in the Barbie universe. Additionally, I think Robbie is a great actress, and I would love to see her continue to play the role of Barbie.
Ultimately, I think the decision of whether or not to make a Barbie sequel should be up to Robbie and the filmmakers. If they are not passionate about the project, then it is probably best to move on to other things. However, if they are excited about the possibility of making a sequel, then I think it could be a great success.
