Ryan Gosling responds to critics who say he’s ‘too old’ to play Ken in ‘Barbie’
1 year, 9 months ago

Ryan Gosling responds to critics who say he’s ‘too old’ to play Ken in ‘Barbie’

The Independent  

Sign 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 Ryan Gosling has a “funny” response for critics saying he’s “too old” to play Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. In the film, Gosling is cast to portray Ken, the boyfriend of Margot Robbie’s titular Barbie, who journeys to the human world to find true happiness after getting booted from Barbieland. Ever since the first trailer featuring the 42-year-old actor was released, people started voicing their opinion on how Gosling appeared to be “too old” to play Ken. “If people don’t want to play with my Ken, there are many other Kens to play with,” he told British GQ.

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'Everyone is sick of Ken': Barbie actor Ryan Gosling says he 'understands' why nobody wants to talk about his character but insists director Greta Gerwig had 'more affection' for his role
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Everyone is sick of Ken': Barbie actor Ryan Gosling says he 'understands' why nobody wants to talk about his character but insists director Greta Gerwig had 'more affection' for his role

Daily Mail  

Barbie actor Ryan Gosling has admitted he 'understands' why everyone is sick of his character Ken after Emily Blunt recently declared he was 'dead'. Barbie actor Ryan Gosling has admitted he 'understands' why everyone is sick of his character Ken after Emily Blunt recently declared he was 'dead' The actor, 43, reunited with his The Fall Guy co-star, Emily, on …

Ryan Gosling confirms Oscars performance fans were begging for
1 year ago

Ryan Gosling confirms Oscars performance fans were begging for

The Independent  

Sign 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 Ryan Gosling will perform “I’m Just Ken” live at the Oscars. …

Ryan Gosling shares verdict on performing ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the Oscars
1 year, 1 month ago

Ryan Gosling shares verdict on performing ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the Oscars

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ryan Gosling has shared his …

Ryan Gosling talks about Barbie sequel, shares new ideas about his character: ‘Can I play Husky Ken?’
1 year, 3 months ago

Ryan Gosling talks about Barbie sequel, shares new ideas about his character: ‘Can I play Husky Ken?’

Hindustan Times  

Ryan on Barbie sequel, his character Ken When a fan asked Ryan about Barbie 2, he said, “Oh, I’m not going anywhere near that. But then again, I know nothing, so there might be 20 years … or a Ken spinoff?” Margot also talked about Barbie 2 recently According to People, though Barbie grew into the highest-grossing film of 2023 …

Ncuti Gatwa jokes he ‘fell over’ looking at Ryan Gosling on Barbie set
1 year, 6 months ago

Ncuti Gatwa jokes he ‘fell over’ looking at Ryan Gosling on Barbie set

The Independent  

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Barbie releases Ryan Gosling’s I am just Ken performance | Watch
1 year, 7 months ago

Barbie releases Ryan Gosling’s I am just Ken performance | Watch

India TV News  

One of the most beloved sequences from Barbie was the moment when Ken decided to express his feelings for the titular doll and his life in general through a song. The song comes at a point in the movie when Ken doesn't really know who he is anymore, prompting him to reflect on his place in Barbie Land. Since the …

Ryan Gosling sends FLASH MOB of Kens to his Barbie director Greta Gerwig for her 40th birthday... as movie thunders toward $1 BILLION worldwide box office
1 year, 7 months ago

Ryan Gosling sends FLASH MOB of Kens to his Barbie director Greta Gerwig for her 40th birthday... as movie thunders toward $1 BILLION worldwide box office

Daily Mail  

Ryan Gosling pulled out the stops to help his Barbie director Greta Gerwig celebrate her 40th birthday this Friday. So sweet: Ryan Gosling pulled out the stops to help his Barbie director Greta Gerwig celebrate her 40th birthday this Friday; the pair are pictured at their movie's Los Angeles premiere What a gift: The Hollywood heartthrob, who plays a Ken …

‘Barbie’ Casting Director Spills On Who Almost Played Kens — And It’s A Damn Shame
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Barbie’ Casting Director Spills On Who Almost Played Kens — And It’s A Damn Shame

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING We’re sure they were bro-Ken up about it. Allison Jones, a casting director for the “Barbie” movie, told Vanity Fair recently that a few beloved celebs narrowly missed playing Kens in Greta Gerwig’s box office smash. Jones said that “Saturday Night Live” star Bowen Yang, “Schitt’s Creek” alum Dan Levy and “Dear Evan Hansen” actor Ben Platt …

Not Kenough: ‘Barbie’ casting directors share a long list of actors who turned down Ken and Allan roles
1 year, 7 months ago

Not Kenough: ‘Barbie’ casting directors share a long list of actors who turned down Ken and Allan roles

LA Times  

Simu Liu, left, Ryan Gosling and Kingsley Ben-Adir, right, scored roles as Kens in the Margot Robbie “Barbie” movie. In the “Barbie” movie, Ryan Gosling’s “Beach” Ken and Margot Robbie’s “Stereotypical” Barbie could have been accompanied by a very different assortment of additional Kens. Daniel Levy, left, Bowen Yang and Ben Platt were considered for Ken roles in “Barbie.” “They …

Ryan Gosling reveals his daughters were 'confused' about why he wanted to play Ken in Barbie movie
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Gosling reveals his daughters were 'confused' about why he wanted to play Ken in Barbie movie

Daily Mail  

Ryan Gosling recently revealed that his children did not understand why he wanted to play Ken in the forthcoming Barbie movie. 'Confused' reaction: Ryan Gosling recently revealed that his children did not understand why he wanted to play Ken in the forthcoming Barbie movie Chatting about his latest role: The 42-year-old actor said that his two daughters — Esmeralda, eight, …

Ryan Gosling says his daughters were ‘huge inspiration’ for his role as Ken in Barbie movie
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Gosling says his daughters were ‘huge inspiration’ for his role as Ken in Barbie movie

The Independent  

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Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig on how Ken became the subversive center of ‘Barbie’
1 year, 8 months ago

Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig on how Ken became the subversive center of ‘Barbie’

LA Times  

When Ryan Gosling first got the screenplay to “Barbie,” the title page read “Barbie and Ken” with the “and Ken” crossed out. So although the movie is definitely called “Barbie,” it is Ken who unexpectedly provides its emotional center, with Gosling’s performance arguably among the most rounded, poignant and plain greatest of his career. “If you were on a plane …

‘You are Kenough’: Ryan Gosling charms Barbie fans once again with new press tour quote
1 year, 8 months ago

‘You are Kenough’: Ryan Gosling charms Barbie fans once again with new press tour quote

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There once was a time when film …

Ryan Gosling describes his method of acting as ‘escape-room style’
1 year, 9 months ago

Ryan Gosling describes his method of acting as ‘escape-room style’

The Independent  

Sign 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. In these situations, he said it’s necessary to ask: “What do you do next?” Gosling …

OK, zoomer: Ryan Gosling fires back at haters who think he’s ‘too old’ to play Ken
1 year, 9 months ago

OK, zoomer: Ryan Gosling fires back at haters who think he’s ‘too old’ to play Ken

LA Times  

This Ken is not taking any crap from haters who disapprove of his casting in “Barbie.” In a new interview, Ryan Gosling fired back at alleged zoomers who deemed him “too old” to play Barbie’s beach-loving beau on social media. A recent New York Post headline identified Gosling’s detractors as “Gen Z ‘Barbie’ fans”; however, their ages are not immediately …

John Stamos says Ryan Gosling is Disney ‘obsessed’ and goes to theme parks by himself
1 year, 9 months ago

John Stamos says Ryan Gosling is Disney ‘obsessed’ and goes to theme parks by himself

The Independent  

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Barbie star Ryan Gosling says his ‘Ken-ergy’ came on ‘like a fever’
1 year, 10 months ago

Barbie star Ryan Gosling says his ‘Ken-ergy’ came on ‘like a fever’

The Independent  

Sign 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 Ryan Gosling told fans how he found his “Ken-ergy” after taking …

Ryan Gosling Shares Hilarious Reason He Couldn't Resist Playing Ken
2 years, 8 months ago

Ryan Gosling Shares Hilarious Reason He Couldn't Resist Playing Ken

Huff Post  

Gosling shared his reasons for joining "Barbie" on "The Tonight Show" on July 21. NBC via Getty Images Ryan Gosling is ready to talk “Barbie” — and finally revealed why he accepted the role of Ken. “I was surprised how, you know, some people were kind of clutching their pearls about my Ken as though they ever thought about Ken …

Ryan Gosling's Ken Has 'No Money, No Job, No Car, No House' In 'Barbie' Movie
2 years, 8 months ago

Ryan Gosling's Ken Has 'No Money, No Job, No Car, No House' In 'Barbie' Movie

Huff Post  

Ryan Gosling attends the world premiere of Netflix's "The Gray Man." David Livingston via Getty Images Until our invite to the exclusive “Barbie” movie cast sleepovers arrives, the mysteries surrounding Greta Gerwig’s live-action upcoming film continue to abound. That is, up until now, as the actor recently dropped a key detail about the character, revealing that Ken is having a …

Barbie fans divided over first-look at Ryan Gosling as Ken: ‘40-year-old Ken is insane. I’m sorry’
2 years, 9 months ago

Barbie fans divided over first-look at Ryan Gosling as Ken: ‘40-year-old Ken is insane. I’m sorry’

The Independent  

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Barbie: Ryan Gosling supported by Eva Mendes after first look as Ken in new film with Margot Robbie
2 years, 9 months ago

Barbie: Ryan Gosling supported by Eva Mendes after first look as Ken in new film with Margot Robbie

The Independent  

Sign 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 Eva Mendes has expressed support for her partner Ryan Gosling, amid …

Meet Ken! Barbie star Ryan Gosling bares his chiseled chest
2 years, 9 months ago

Meet Ken! Barbie star Ryan Gosling bares his chiseled chest

Daily Mail  

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling has been pictured for the first time as the beloved Mattel Ken doll, as he gears up to star alongside Margot Robbie in the live-action Barbie movie. First look at Barbie star Ryan Gosling as he bares his chiseled chest and bleached hair in a double denim ensemble to transform into the beloved doll It appears …

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