Barbie Co-Writer Initially Thought Movie Was a 'Terrible Idea'

Barbie became one of the biggest pop culture moments of this year, grossing over $1 billion at the global box office. The film's script, co-written by director Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, took liberties with some elements of the titular doll's history — and apparently, even Baumbach himself was hesitant of the idea.

According to Baumbach, once Gerwig presented a few pages with her vision for Barbie, he understood the unusual and emotional vision. "Then it was the most fun I think either of us have ever had, right?" Baumbach continued."And then at a certain point, I was like, 'I think this is the best thing we've ever written.' I know enough always just to follow what Greta says, so even in my bellyaching and revolting, I kind of knew, 'Well if she really believes it, then there's something there.

As the report outlines, Warner Bros. Pictures"made overtures" about Gerwig possibly returning to direct a Barbie sequel, but her team delayed those talks until the first film's debut.

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