Greta Gerwig was ‘frightened’ of making ‘Barbie’ film The film could be a career-ending event

Los Angeles, Nov 26 : Filmmaker Greta Gerwig, who currently awaits the release of her highly anticipated Barbie movie, has opened up about the making of the film on Dua Lipas At Your Service podcast, saying she was both excited and terrified upon embarking on the project.

"It was terrifying," Gerwig said, reports Variety.

"Theres something about starting from that place where its like well, anything is possible. It felt like vertigo starting to write it.Like, where do you even begin? What would be the story?"Gerwig, who co-wrote the film with husband Noah Baumbach, added, "That feeling that I had was knowing that it would be really interesting terror.Usually thats where the best stuff is.I am terrified of that.Anything where youre like, This could be a career-ender, then youre like, OK, I probably should do it."As far as the plot, Gerwig didnt offer many details but said Mattel executives were "amazing partners" who gave her "trust and freedom" with the Barbie brand.She also credited star and producer Margot Robbie, as well as producer Tom Ackerley for making sure Gerwig was able to execute her vision.

Barbie also stars Ryan Gosling as Ken, as well as America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Sharon Rooney, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne, Ritu Arya, Jamie Demetriou, Emerald Fennell, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa and Connor Swindells.The film is set for a July 21, 2023 release date via Warner Bros.

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