Ryan Gosling (43) first had to find his inner Ken. In Hollywood, the actor is considered a real heartthrob. He shone in action films like “Blade Runner 2049,” demonstrated his musical talent in “La La Land” and wowed audiences with “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” to laugh. But none of these films challenged him as much as the acclaimed blockbuster Barbie. Because the preparation for the role of Ken was for Ryan a real challenge.
Chatting with leading actress Margot Robbie (33). Ryan in an interview with W Magazine about his preparation for this very special character. He admits that the cranky Ken, of all people, is “the most difficult role [er] ever been allowed to play.” “I mean, how do you approach the role of a 70-year-old crotchless doll? You can’t do any research on this. […] “You’re on your own,” explains the 43-year-old. It wasn’t easy to develop the character without books or documentaries for inspiration.
That’s what it’s for Ryan but obviously managed to make his character a cult. In particular, the performance of the song “I’m Just Ken” thrilled fans and critics alike. Shortly after the cinema premiere, the catchy tune even made it into the charts. In August 2023, “I’m Just Ken” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87.
