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'Schitt's Creek' Dan Levy also received an offer to play 'Ken' in 'Barbie'?

'Barbie' casting director shares the list of actors who were being considered for the role of 'Ken'

By Web Desk

July 25, 2023

Barbie casting director shares the list of actors who were being considered for the role of Ken — 'Barbie' casting director shares the list of actors who were being considered for the role of 'Ken'

The iconic Ken role in Barbie, played by Ryan Gosling was also offered to Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy.

The casting director of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, Allison Jones revealed that he also had some other names in his head besides Ryan who exuded Ken-enrgy.

For instance, Allison had Dan from Schitt's Creek, Ben Platt from Dear Evan Hansen, and Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang.

But these actors refused to do the role as they were absolutely bummed by the character and felt that they couldn't do it.

Barbie's casting director told Vanity Fair: "They were, I'm not kidding, really bummed they couldn't do it."

There were not only competitors for Ken's role, but also a list of actors who were considered to play Michael Cera's role (Ken's buddy) in Barbie.

According to E!, Margot Robbie, who played the lead in Greta Gerwig's fantasy movie, always wanted Ryan to play Ken. She used to send him gifts every day inspired by his character.

Barbie is now running successfully in theatres all around the world, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The film has broken the domestic opening record of Wonder Woman by earning $155 million.