Many people probably remember the Barbie live-action movie. It was one of the most popular films of the year. This was not only due to Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, but also due to the handsome Ken! Ken’s image has received a major boost after the film, and now there is even talk of a spin-off film about Ken. Wait, what?
‘Barbie’ spin-off film about Ken?
Normally Barbie takes all the shine away from Ken. In the past it was mainly Barbie’s world, which Ken simply lives in. But the live-action film gives Ken more of his own personality and life. This also makes it more popular with people, as we see, for example, in the field of baby names. For example, last summer more people searched for the name ‘Barbie’ or ‘Ken’ via babynames.com, according to TMZ. Toy expert Jim Silver also previously indicated that there has been more interest in Ken since the release of the live-action film about Barbie.
It is therefore no wonder that people are now talking about a possible spin-off film about Ken. Really? Sure, even the makers of the Barbie movie are talking about it. Although they still act very mysterious. “We cannot comment on that,” says co-writer Noah Baumbach in the American TV program 60 Minutes. Faint! And director Greta Gerwig also says: “I can’t say anything about that. I mean, the truth is… we’ll see, I guess.”
Lots of ideas
The makers of the Barbie live-action film are therefore being very mysterious. But they also don’t say ‘no’ and keep the option open. According to the makers, they also have many ideas for stories about Ken. For example, they apparently cut a lot of scenes from the Barbie movie, which tells more about the ‘Ken effect’. “We had way too much material for Ken,” said Greta. OMG! “Yeah, I don’t want to give it away,” Noah adds. “Because maybe we do… There was more about what the Ken Effect was in the real world.” Interesting!
If there is actually a spin-off film about Ken, they are only now in the idea phase. So be patient and keep hoping!
