Warner Bros release first look at Ryan Gosling in Barbie film

Warner Bros release first look at Ryan Gosling in Barbie film (Matt Crossick/PA)

Warner Bros has revealed first-look images of Ryan Gosling as Ken Doll in the upcoming live-action Barbie film.

Gosling, 41, will star alongside Margot Robbie, who plays the world-famous doll in the movie directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig.

It is a joint project between Warner Bros and Barbie manufacturer Mattel.

#BARBIE
July 21, 2023
Only in theaters. pic.twitter.com/DAemOyv5H8

— Warner Bros. (@warnerbros) June 15, 2022

On Wednesday, Warner Bros shared a picture of Gosling with bleached blond hair, wearing an unbuttoned denim jacket showing off his tanned stomach underneath.

The actor, who is also wearing matching jeans with the top of his white pants showing the word “Ken”, is leaning up against a bright pink post against a pink backdrop.

Last month, the company revealed the live-action film will be released on July 21 next year.

#BARBIE
July 21, 2023
Only in theaters pic.twitter.com/mauCGpizD1

— Warner Bros. (@warnerbros) April 26, 2022

Acclaimed actress and director Gerwig, 37, has co-written the script with her partner Noah Baumbach.

She was nominated for the best director and best original screenplay Oscars for 2017 coming-of-age drama Lady Bird, and scored a nod for best adapted screenplay with 2019’s Little Women.