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Filming has wrapped up on the highly anticipated Margot Robbie-led Barbie film

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VideoYour first look at Ryan Gosling as Ken in the new Barbie movie.

The film set that has brought us countless Barbie looks has wrapped filming.

After four months, production on the highly anticipated Margot Robbie-led Barbie film has come to an end.

“It’s a wrap for the Doll! see you in Barbieland,” Hari Nef wrote on Instagram along with a photo with co-stars America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ana Cruz Kayne, and Sharon Rooney along with director Greta Gerwig.

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Based on Mattel’s iconic doll, the upcoming live-action movie has made headlines in recent months for its amazing Barbie-chic costumes sported by its stars Robbie, who plays Barbie, and heartthrob Ryan Gosling, as Ken.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling seen together filming scenes for the new Barbie movie. 22 Jun 2022 Pictured: Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Barbie. Photo credit: APEX / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA871009_008.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]
Camera IconMargot Robbie and Ryan Gosling seen together filming scenes for the new Barbie movie. 22 Jun 2022 Pictured: Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Barbie. Credit: APEX/MEGA/APEX / MEGA

At this stage, plot details are under wraps but Gerwig previously told The Hollywood Reporter that viewers were in for a few surprises.

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: Margot Robbie attends the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images For Chanel)
Camera IconPARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: Margot Robbie attends the Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2022 in Paris, France. Credit: Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images For Chanel

“People immediately have an idea of, ‘oh, Margot is playing Barbie, I know what that is’, but our goal is to be like, ‘whatever you’re thinking, we’re going to give you something totally different — the thing you didn’t know you wanted’,” she said.

“If we can do all that and provoke a thoughtful conversation, then we’re really firing on all cylinders.”

Since then, Kyle Buchanan from the New York Times has reported on “goss” he overheard about the flick during his time at the Cannes Film Festival.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling seen together filming scenes for the new Barbie movie. 22 Jun 2022 Pictured: Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Barbie. Photo credit: APEX / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA871009_008.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]
Camera IconRyan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as Barbie. Credit: APEX/MEGA/APEX / MEGA

In a series of tweets, he revealed Issa Rae, best known for HBO’s hit show Insecure, and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel’s Nef will also be playing different versions of Barbie.

Kim’s Convenience actor Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa, who was recently named as the next Dr Who, will be playing different versions of Ken.

Warner Bros previously revealed the film will be released in the US on July 21, 2023, as Australia awaits a confirmed release date.

Australian sweetheart Robbie was announced to play the lead role in January 2019, after comic actor Amy Schumer reportedly pulled out of the lead position due to “creative differences”.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 02: Margot Robbie attends the Warner Bros. premiere of "The Suicide Squad" at Regency Village Theatre on August 02, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Camera IconFilming has wrapped up on the highly anticipated Marogt Robbie-led Barbie film. Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

“Over the brand’s almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president,” Robbie said in a statement at the time.

“I’m so honoured to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide.”

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