Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea

Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea

As a lifestyle expert with over two decades of experience in the film industry, I can confidently say that the news of a Barbie sequel is music to the ears of millions who were captivated by the original movie. The success of the first film speaks volumes about its storytelling and execution, which are undoubtedly the ‘undertow’ Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have been searching for.

About a year and half after Barbie ignited the box office, there’s finally some movement suggesting a sequel is in development.

In mid-July 2023, Barbie grossed an impressive $162 million, with a projected total of $636.2 million in the U.S. and a staggering global earnings of approximately $1.4 billion.

Due to its tremendous achievement, there was an air of inevitability about making a follow-up. However, writer-director Greta Gerwig and her partner-collaborator Noah Baumbach were initially reluctant to proceed with the project.

During Time’s Women of the Year honors in March 2024, Gerwig expressed, ‘My guiding principle is, what captures my heart deeply? What matters deeply to me? What hidden tale lies beneath this one? If I uncover the subtext, then we’ll understand it. If I can’t find a subtext, there’s no further exploration needed.’

As a lifestyle expert, I’d rephrase it this way: It appears that, following 12 years of partnership, Greta Gerwig, aged 41, and Noah Baumbach, aged 55, who got married in 2023, are experiencing a stronger connection, as suggested by The Hollywood Reporter.

The proposal for a follow-up has been put forth to Warner Bros., and although it’s still in the preliminary phase, it has rekindled discussions about potential deals once more.

Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea

Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea

However, both Warner Bros. and reps for Gerwig and Baumbach pushed back on the report.

According to Gerwig and Baumbach’s representative, the information presented in these reports is not valid. Similarly, a representative from Warner Bros also stated that The Hollywood Reporter’s report is incorrect.

Regardless of whether a sequel is in development, it might take quite a while for the writers to actually start drafting the screenplay.

At the moment, Baumbach is working on a movie without a title yet, set for release on Netflix. The film features Greta Gerwig, Adam Sandler, George Clooney, and Laura Dern in its star-studded cast.

Gerwig herself is also in production on a new Netflix adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia books.

As a lifestyle expert, I must share that currently, there’s no set timeline for the premiere of Noah Baumbach’s upcoming movie or Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia. So, we’ll just have to keep our eyes peeled for any exciting updates!

As a devoted admirer, I’m eagerly speculating that Baumbach might soon dive into crafting the Barbie sequel following the completion of his current project. However, no official timeline for its release has been disclosed yet.

According to the source, Baumbach typically initiated the scriptwriting process, and the pair exchanged drafts, each making revisions along the way.

Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea
Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea
Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea
Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea
Barbie sequel finally in early stages as writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach settle on an idea

At a WGA West gathering in October 2023, Greta Gerwig hinted, “When I reveal my concepts prematurely, they tend to lose their charm and subsequently, the resulting film may not turn out well.

She prefers not to discuss ideas, propose concepts, or reveal drafts prematurely since it seems like doing so might spoil the movie for her.

It is highly likely that both Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will reprise their roles as Barbie and Ken in the next film; however, it remains uncertain which other members of the supporting cast will join them.

Besides Lin-Manuel Miranda, the ensemble of the initial movie features talents such as America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Alexandra Shipp, Dua Lipa, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Michael Cera, along with several others.

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2024-12-17 05:49

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