On January 23, to everyone's surprise, we learned that despite the incredible success of
Barbie
, Margot Robbie was not nominated for the Oscars in the best actress category, nor even Greta Gerwig for best director.
On the other hand, Ryan Gosling, who plays the role of Ken, is in the running for the statuette for best supporting actor.
A decision which outraged fans and caused a lot of ink to flow, particularly because of the irony of the situation.
Because as a reminder, the film denounces the workings of patriarchal society.
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But according to the
Daily Mail
, far from admitting defeat, Margot Robbie, who is also a producer of the film, and Greta Gerwig are seriously considering continuing the adventure of the world of Barbie.
In an article published this Thursday, February 15, a source told the British tabloid that the two women “would like to return to show that the first film was not a fluke and to ensure that the sequel is even better.”
“Many fans want a sequel and Greta, Margot and Ryan have talked about this possibility ad nauseam, but the idea would have to be perfect,” they further revealed.
A major challenge when we know that with 1.2 billion dollars in revenue worldwide,
Barbie
has become the most profitable film directed by a woman, surpassing Anna Boden's
Captain Marvel
($1.1 billion ).
A major challenge
But its success is not only financial.
Despite not having been nominated for the Oscars, Margot Robbie was keen to recall her joy at Barbie's 8 other nominations, including best film, best supporting actress for America Ferrera, best supporting actor for Ryan Gosling, best costumes and best adapted screenplay for Gerwig and Noah Baumbach.
“People's reaction to this film is what matters most,” she declared after the screening of her film in Los Angeles on January 30.
When I see all the discussions it has caused, how many people are wearing pink in this room today.
I had never experienced this before.
I've been in superhero blockbusters that are very popular, but the feeling was different.
I can't think of another example of a film that has had such a cultural impact.
It’s amazing to be in the thick of it.”