Rob Brydon admits it ‘stings’ when people question why he was cast in Barbie
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rob Brydon has admitted he’s not immune to criticisms against his surprise appearance in Greta Gerwig’s record-breaking new Barbie film. “I won’t say it annoyed me because that will end up being the headline but... it does slightly sting that some people are saying, ‘What’s he doing in such a big Hollywood movie?’” he said. “Some people snipe and say, ‘That Welshman gets everywhere, like a rash,’ and others, like a dad on the touchline at my son’s football recently, have never heard of me. I like being marginally ‘heard of’.” Margot Robbie said casting Rob Brydon in ‘Barbie’ was ‘huge priority’ The actor also revealed his role was originailly intended to be bigger, explaining why it ended up being so brief.