Barbie Budget And Cast Salaries

Barbie is a 2023 American fantasy comedy film starring Margot Robbie as the titular character and directed by Greta Gerwig. The movie revolves around Barbie being kicked out of “Barbie Land” for being less than perfect and then trying to find happiness in the human world. With a budget of around $100 million, the film is expected to be a box office gamble, needing to make at least $300 million globally to break even. In this article, we will delve into the budget and cast salaries for the highly anticipated Barbie movie.

Barbie Movie Budget

Name Of Movie	Barbie
Budget	$100 million
Produced By	David Heyman Margot Robbie Tom Ackerley Robbie Brenner
Production companies	Heyday Films LuckyChap Entertainment NB/GG Pictures Mattel Films

The budget for Barbie is estimated to be around $100 million, which is considered to be quite high for a fantasy comedy film. The movie’s high budget is being devoted to marketing initiatives like the DreamHouse, a real Malibu Dreamhouse where you can stay for free on Airbnb. The film is expected to make at least $300 million globally to have a chance at breaking even after a surely pricey marketing spend.

Barbie Cast Salaries

The Barbie movie has a star-studded cast, with the main actors being paid quite handsomely for their roles. Here’s a breakdown of the main cast salaries:

Actor	Role	Salary
Margot Robbie	Barbie	$12.5 million
Ryan Gosling	Ken	$12.5 million
Will Ferrell	Toy Company CEO	$2 million
Emma Mackey	Unspecified role	$2 million
Simu Liu	Unspecified role	Undisclosed

As per reports, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who play Barbie and Ken, are being paid a whopping sum of $12.5 million each for their lead roles in the movie. Will Ferrell who plays the role of Toy Company CEO has charged around $2 million for his role. Whereas, Emma Mackey who also has a substantial role in the film, is being paid $2 million as well. Simu Liu, known for his role in Shang-Chi, is also charging a hefty amount for his role in the film, though the exact figure has not been disclosed. Moreover, there is no information available regarding the salaries of the remaining cast members.

Conclusion

Barbie is a highly anticipated movie with a massive budget and a star-studded cast. The film is expected to be a box office gamble, and it remains to be seen if it will break even. With Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling leading the cast, there is no doubt that the film will have its fair share of star power to attract moviegoers. As we await the release of Barbie, we can only hope that this fantasy comedy will bring joy and laughter to audiences worldwide.

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