FEATURE:
Aqua Barbie
IMAGE CREDIT: Warner Bros. Pictures
Dua Lipa and the Forthcoming Greta Gerwig Film
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EVERYONE has probably grown bored…
IMAGE CREDIT: Warner Bros. Pictures
of the Barbie-related posts that have been going on. It is all based on the poster for the forthcoming Greta Gerwig film of the same name. In it, there are various characters with descriptions of them. Each of the characters/actors portrays a different Barbie with different qualities. It is a striking and memorable poster that has rather unsurprisingly caused a lot of people to add their own versions. It will die down within the next few days, but my timeline has been awash with peoples’ own takes on the new poster. As marketing goes, it is brilliant and has got people talking. Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film opens on 21st July. Directed by Gerwig, she co-wrote it with Noah Baumbach. I am going to do a few more Barbie-related features closer to its opening, as it looks like it is set in the ‘80s or ‘90s. That is a guess, as it is quite hard to tell whether it has a distinct time setting. The teasers are not giving much away. It looks like a lot of fun, and I think it will be one of Margot Robbie’s most successful roles of her career. With a star-studded cast that includes Emma Mackey and Michael Cera, it is doubtless going to scoop a lot of huge reviews and clean up at the box office! Also, the script looks really sharp and interesting. I would not be surprised if the film won awards and was considered to be one of the best of this year. Such is the hype and interest around it at the moment, let’s hope that momentum pays off. In future features, I will look at the music side of things – and what we might hear in the soundtrack.
It is not unusual for artists to appear in films. Halsey looks like she will feature in the upcoming X sequel, MaXXXine. An artist who is already proving her acting credentials, we are going to see Halsey feature in a lot of films through the years, as she has incredible presence and talent. Perhaps she will follow Lady Gaga in terms of the roles she takes and how successful she will be. One of our best artists, Dua Lipa, is set to appear in the forthcoming Barbie film. I am going to continue in a second. With an aqua theme to Lipa’s Barbie poster image – I think of Aqua and Barbie Girl when I see the photo! -, it intriguing how big her role will be and what we might get. Pitchfork explain a little more:
“Dua Lipa has joined the cast of Barbie as a blue-haired mermaid. Greta Gerwig’s big-screen story based on the Mattel toys stars Margot Robbie and Gosling, with Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, and Kate McKinnon elsewhere in the cast. Helen Mirren is the film’s narrator.
In 2021, Dua Lipa announced that she’d make her acting debut in the spy thriller Argylle, which has not yet been released. Since she issued Future Nostalgia and its remix companion in 2020, the singer has collaborated on new material with Megan Thee Stallion and Calvin Harris. Last year, she was named as an honorary ambassador of Kosovo by the country’s president”.
The reason I wanted to highlight Dua Lipa is because she is also going to appear in a lot more films. I am not sure whether she is continuing a song to the soundtrack, but it is intriguing to see what comes about. Maybe, when we see the film, it is going to be a small but interesting part, here is someone who is going to be given plenty of scripts very soon. It is good that quite a few British names are popping up in the film. Among the cast is Helen Mirren, who will be the film’s narrator. Caroline Wilde is also appearing – I also think that she is going to be in a lot more films through the years, as she is extremely talented and versatile.
I feel music will definitely play a big part in Barbie. Again, I am not sure of the precise time setting, but I am glad that Dua Lipa has a role. Sorry for any repetition when I wrote about her recently. It is fascinating when artists appear in films. I am curious how they translate and fare. After Argylle and Barbie are released, let’s hope that there are a lot more opportunities for Dua Lipa. She is working on her third studio album – following 2020’s Future Nostalgia -, and is constantly busy and on the go. Whether providing music for the film or getting some additional screentime, this is wonderful exposure for an amazing talent. I am predicting a very varied acting career for the tremendous Dua Lipa. I was eager to write about the Barbie film, as there has been a lot of focus around it. The poster has definitely stirred up quite a lot of interest and social media posting! As I write this, there are still scores of people ‘casting’ themselves as Barbie as it were. The film is going to be a big success, and it looks like a perfect summer flick for everyone. It is great that, however substantial her role, Dua Lipa is going to be on the big screen. On 21st July, you will be able to witness and experience one of the most-anticipated film for years. I am interested what will be on the soundtrack, as there are so many options to choose from. As I understand, Aqua’s Barbie Girl will not feature – which is probably a bit of a blessing! Regardless, a stellar and eclectic cast are going to appear in a film that celebrate and reinterprets an iconic figure. Helmed by the remarkable Greta Gerwig, the footage and teasers we have seen so far are tantalising and are promising something special. When the film hits cinemas…
GO and discover that yourself.