Warner Bros. Pictures gives fans the first glimpse of the actress portraying the iconic doll in the live-action film, Barbie July 21, 2023 is about to hit the theaters,

And Robbie isn't the only star to appear in the film. Ryan Gosling is expected to portray Barbie's boyfriend, Kane. The film is directed by Greta Gerwig

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And he has written the screenplay with Noah Baumbach. While the details of the plot are yet to be revealed, Robbie, who is also the producer of the film,

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said in a 2019 press release, "Playing with Barbie fosters confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child's journey of self-discovery

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Amy Schumer was previously set to play Barbie in a film for Sony, which was announced in 2016. But in 2017, the comedian revealed

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That she is no longer playing the role, citing scheduling conflicts. She talked more about the decision in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last month.

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Margot Robbie

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