According to a source who frequently shares information about the movie industry, Daniel Richtman, Warner Bros. is developing a spin-off called Ken, with Ryan Gosling involved in the lead role. No director has yet been designated to work on this project. Warner Bros.’s decision to develop a Ken spinoff isn’t really too surprising. Although the new Barbie movie will be released in mid-July, many outlets are predicting that the Barbie movie will earn an estimated revenue of around $80 million to $100 million in its opening weekend.
Ken, who is an iconic character in the world of Barbie, is often the partner of Barbie dolls. He is one of the most famous male characters in toy history and has become a well-known figure to children around the world. The decision to make a Ken spinoff movie could be a smart move by Warner Bros. to further explore the character and expand the Barbie world they’ve built.
By involving well-known actors like Ryan Gosling, Warner Bros. seems to want to give “selling points” to this project. Gosling, who has starred in hit movies like La La Land and Blade Runner 2049, is an interesting choice to play the character of Ken. His immense acting talent and his ability to bring characters to life on the big screen could be the highlight of this project.
While there’s no more information yet on the plot or visual direction of this Ken movie, the success of the Barbie movie will determine whether or not a Barbie spin-off is made. If it’s very successful, Warner Bros. certainly won’t pass up the opportunity to expand the world of Barbie. Warner Bros. will surely want to capitalize on this success and continue the Barbie story through other projects.
Some time ago, Margot Robbie also revealed the great opportunity for fans to see more Barbie movies in the future. We’ll have to wait and see if Warner Bros. will actually make this Barbie spin-off or not. The Barbie movie itself will be released on July 19 in Indonesian theaters. Interested in seeing it?
