Ryan Gosling’s role as Ken mesmerized fans in the 2023 Barbie movie. His popularity rose so much that the actor has allegedly asked for a raise.
The 2023 Barbie movie became a cultural movement worldwide. The Margot Robbie starrer created several records and won various accolades. The world was taken by the Barbenheimer storm and no one could resist.
Ryan Gosling’s Ken became a vital part of the movie. The actor’s phenomenal performance charmed the viewers who couldn’t help but croon to I’m Just Ken. Recently, an inside source revealed that the actor has been pushing for a sequel and is allegedly seeking a bigger paycheck.
Possible sequel for one of 2023’s biggest movies
Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie swept the audience off their feet in 2023, the movie starred exceptional actors and won several accolades. The movie helped launch Margot Robbie’s career to new heights, but there was one actor no one could take their eyes off.
Margot Robbie in Barbie (2023) | Credits: Warner Bros.
Ryan Gosling portrayed Ken in the film, who is generally considered an accessory to the classic doll. However, The Fall Guy actor won over the audience with his charismatic performance.
Accorder to an insider source from Life & Style, Gosling has been allegedly pushing for a possible sequel of the 2023 film. The actor’s popularity skyrocketed after his role as Ken and the source claimed he wanted to bank off it.
Ryan understands just how integral Ken became to the film’s popularity. He knows the impact he had on audiences and is making it clear the sequel won’t be the same without him.
However, the source revealed another possible news related to the potential sequel. According to the claims, the La La Land star allegedly asked for an increased salary for his participation in the second movie.
Ryan Gosling in Barbie | Credits: Warner Bros
According to KOIMOI, the movie made $1.4 billion worldwide, the first movie by a female director to cross $1 billion. The report stated Robbie was paid a salary of $12.5 million.
Her production company also owned the IP, so she raked in almost $50 million considering the film’s success. On the other hand, Gosling was paid a massive sum of $12.5 million.
The Barbie wave: Another dive into the fantasy land
Though The Nice Guys actor may be allegedly ready for a sequel, no official news has been released. According to Variety, the director will say yes to the project the day she discovers a worthwhile script.
If I find the undertow, then we get it. If I don’t find an undertow, there’s no more.
She spoke at the West Hollywood Edition on 6 March 2023 while being praised as one of Time’s Women of the Year. The filmmaker expressed her love for the movie, stating she had a wonderful time with the actors.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy | Credits: Universal Pictures
Warner Bros’ co-chairperson and CEO of Warner Bros Motion Picture Group, Pam Abdy also revealed her thoughts on the subject. Abdy assured BBC that the studio is willing to work on a sequel but the final decision lies with Gerwig.
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