Much toGreta Gerwig’s chagrin, theBarbieshow will have to go on withoutSaoirse RonanandTimothée Chalamet.TheBarbiedirector/co-writer, 39, toldCinemaBlendin an interview published Monday that she had “specialty cameo” appearances planned for the two actors — who both starred in her most recent two films,Little Women(2019) andLady Bird(2017) — but it didn’t work out.According to Gerwig, Ronan, 29, was producing at the time — specifically, a project that the filmmaker called “brilliant” and said she’s “so proud of her for.““But it was going to be a specialty cameo,” Gerwig added. “I was also going to do a specialty cameo with Timmy, and both of them couldn’t do it, and I was so annoyed.“Despite their unavailability forBarbie, “I love them so much,” Gerwig said. “But it felt like doing something without my children. I mean, I’m not their mom, but I sort of feel like their mom.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet inLittle Women(2019).Columbia PicturesRonan previously spoke to PEOPLE about her devastation over not being able to appear inBarbie— which will feature herMary Queen of ScotscostarMargot Robbieas the titular doll — due to scheduling conflicts.“I was supposed to do a cameo because I live in London and they were [filming] there,” the actress said in September 2022.However, due to her schedule filmingThe Outrun, an upcoming drama about a recovering alcoholic that she’d been filming in Scotland, the plan didn’t pan out.“There was a whole character I was going to play — another Barbie,” Ronan revealed to PEOPLE. “Iwas gutted I couldn’t do it.“But she was still holding out hope for some kind of appearance in the movie at the time, explaining. “I have texted Margot and Greta and I’m like, ‘If you’re doing any pick-up [shots], maybe I can just walk through the background?’ “Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie inBarbie(2023).Warner Bros. PicturesThefirst reactions forBarbiebegan pouring in this week, largely praising the comedy and its performances from stars Robbie, 33, andRyan Gosling.ComicBook.com’s Jamie Jirak tweeted in part, “Greta Gerwig somehowexceeded my expectations. She tackles the positives and negatives of Barbie so beautifully.“ScreenRant’s Joseph Deckelmeier tweeted thatthe “whole cast is brilliant"and said the movie is “funny, bombastic, & very smart. Greta Gerwig aims for the fences & hits a home-run. Margot Robbie’s performance is great &@RyanGosling&@SimuLiuare pure entertainment!“At theLos Angeles premiere ofBarbieon Sunday night, Gerwig toldVarietyher feelings about finally sharing the highly anticipated movie with fans.“It’s really incredible, and I’m really just trying to, you know, take it in [and], like, not miss it. Because so much has led up to this moment,” she said. “It’s very emotional. It really is.“Barbieparties into theaters July 21.
Much toGreta Gerwig’s chagrin, theBarbieshow will have to go on withoutSaoirse RonanandTimothée Chalamet.
TheBarbiedirector/co-writer, 39, toldCinemaBlendin an interview published Monday that she had “specialty cameo” appearances planned for the two actors — who both starred in her most recent two films,Little Women(2019) andLady Bird(2017) — but it didn’t work out.
According to Gerwig, Ronan, 29, was producing at the time — specifically, a project that the filmmaker called “brilliant” and said she’s “so proud of her for.”
“But it was going to be a specialty cameo,” Gerwig added. “I was also going to do a specialty cameo with Timmy, and both of them couldn’t do it, and I was so annoyed.”
Despite their unavailability forBarbie, “I love them so much,” Gerwig said. “But it felt like doing something without my children. I mean, I’m not their mom, but I sort of feel like their mom.”
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Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet inLittle Women(2019).Columbia Pictures
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Ronan previously spoke to PEOPLE about her devastation over not being able to appear inBarbie— which will feature herMary Queen of ScotscostarMargot Robbieas the titular doll — due to scheduling conflicts.
“I was supposed to do a cameo because I live in London and they were [filming] there,” the actress said in September 2022.
However, due to her schedule filmingThe Outrun, an upcoming drama about a recovering alcoholic that she’d been filming in Scotland, the plan didn’t pan out.
“There was a whole character I was going to play — another Barbie,” Ronan revealed to PEOPLE. “Iwas gutted I couldn’t do it.”
But she was still holding out hope for some kind of appearance in the movie at the time, explaining. “I have texted Margot and Greta and I’m like, ‘If you’re doing any pick-up [shots], maybe I can just walk through the background?’ "
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie inBarbie(2023).Warner Bros. Pictures
Thefirst reactions forBarbiebegan pouring in this week, largely praising the comedy and its performances from stars Robbie, 33, andRyan Gosling.
ComicBook.com’s Jamie Jirak tweeted in part, “Greta Gerwig somehowexceeded my expectations. She tackles the positives and negatives of Barbie so beautifully.”
ScreenRant’s Joseph Deckelmeier tweeted thatthe “whole cast is brilliant"and said the movie is “funny, bombastic, & very smart. Greta Gerwig aims for the fences & hits a home-run. Margot Robbie’s performance is great &@RyanGosling&@SimuLiuare pure entertainment!”
At theLos Angeles premiere ofBarbieon Sunday night, Gerwig toldVarietyher feelings about finally sharing the highly anticipated movie with fans.
“It’s really incredible, and I’m really just trying to, you know, take it in [and], like, not miss it. Because so much has led up to this moment,” she said. “It’s very emotional. It really is.”
Barbieparties into theaters July 21.
source: people.com
