Dua Lipa is starring in 'Barbie.' Your move, 'Oppenheimer' - Los Angeles Times
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Dua Lipa and friends just joined the cast of ‘Barbie’: Get ready for future nostalgia

A split image of colorful posters featuring Ryan Gosling, Dua Lipa and Margot Robbie as Ken and Barbie dolls
Ryan Gosling, left, Dua Lipa and Margot Robbie in character posters for “Barbie.”
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If you don’t wanna see Dua Lipa as a Barbie, don’t show up, don’t come out to see Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” in theaters this summer.

That’s right: The one and only Dula Peep is set to make her acting debut alongside previously announced “Barbie” cast members Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, Helen Mirren, Issa Rae, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Will Ferrell and other Hollywood heavyweights.

On Tuesday, Warner Bros. released a slew of character posters revealing key details about each actress’ role in the highly anticipated film.

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For example, Rae’s Barbie is president, McKinnon’s Barbie is “always in the splits” and Lipa’s Barbie is a mermaid. (Lipa’s poster depicts the “Levitating” hitmaker in a long, wavy blue wig and matching mermaid costume.)

Less descriptive are the Ken doll posters, which spotlight the men of the cast and include phrases such as, “He’s just Ken,” “He’s Ken too” and “Ken again!”

The studio on Tuesday also released a bubbly new “Barbie” trailer. In the preview, a cheerful Barbie played by Robbie cruises around “Barbie Land” in her pink convertible cruiser, while Gosling’s Ken gets into a tussle on the beach with Liu’s Ken.

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The first teaser trailer for Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ has arrived, introducing audiences to Margot Robbie’s towering take on the famous Mattel doll.

Dec. 16, 2022

“I thought I might stay over tonight,” Gosling’s Ken tells Robbie’s Barbie in the teaser.

“Why?” she replies.

“Because we’re girlfriend and boyfriend,” he says.

“To do what?” she says.

“I’m actually not sure,” he admits.

Rounding out the star-studded cast of the feel-good flick are Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Rhea Perlman, Ana Cruz Kayne, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, Jamie Demetriou, Connor Swindells, Sharon Rooney, Nicola Coughlan and Ritu Arya.

Directed and co-written by Gerwig, “Barbie” is scheduled to open in theaters July 21 — the same day Christopher Nolan’s dark period drama “Oppenheimer” is slated to debut. May the best-marketed title win.

See all the “Barbie” character posters below.

Alexandra Shipp smiles and waves in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a purple outfit.
Alexandra Shipp in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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America Ferrera, wearing a pink shirt and blazer, smiles and places her hand on her hip in a movie poster for "Barbie."
America Ferrera in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Ana Cruz Kayne smiles in a polka-dot outfit in a movie poster for "Barbie."
Ana Cruz Kayne in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Ariana Greenblatt salutes and places her hand on her hip in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a pink dress.
Ariana Greenblatt in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Connor Swindells poses with his arms crossed in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears a blue shirt and sweater vest
Connor Swindells in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Dua Lipa lounges in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a long, blue wig and a blue mermaid costume.
Dua Lipa in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Emerald Fennell staring and waving in a "Barbie" movie poster. She appears to be pregnant and wears a purple floral dress.
Emerald Fennell in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Emma Mackey poses with her hands under her chin in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a green dress and a pink headband.
Emma Mackey in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Hari Nef poses with her hands on her hips in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a shiny pink dress with poofy sleeves.
Hari Nef in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Helen Mirren poses with her arms crossed in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a gray hoodie and a yellow headband.
Helen Mirren in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Issa Rae smiles and waves in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a gold dress and a pink "President" sash.
Issa Rae in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Jamie Demetriou poses with his hands on his hips in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears a blue suit and tie.
Jamie Demetriou in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Kate McKinnon kicks her leg up high in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears snakeskin boots, a spiky white wig and a pink dress
Kate McKinnon in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Kingsley Ben-Adir smiles and gives two thumbs up in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears an orange patterned shirt.
Kingsley Ben-Adir in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Margot Robbie lounges in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a black-and-white striped swimsuit and white sunglasses.
Margot Robbie in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Michael Cera smiles and lightly crosses his arms in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears a colorful striped shirt.
Michael Cera in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Ncuti Gatwa smiles and holds an acoustic guitar in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears a red cowboy hat and denim vest.
Ncuti Gatwa in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Nicola Coughlan smiles and places her hand on her hip in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a silver dress with poofy sleeves
Nicola Coughlan in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Ritu Arya smiles and holds a pink microphone in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a bedazzled pink dress.
Ritu Arya in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Ryan Gosling poses with his hands on his hips in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears an unbuttoned, blue-and-pink striped shirt
Ryan Gosling in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Scott Evans poses with his hands on his hips in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears a white cowboy hat and an athletic tee.
Scott Evans in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Sharon Rooney poses in a "Barbie" movie poster. She wears a lavender ensemble.
Sharon Rooney in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Simu Liu poses with his hands on his hips in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears a green muscle tee.
Simu Liu in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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Will Ferrell smiles in a "Barbie" movie poster. He wears a black suit and pink tie.
Will Ferrell in a character poster for “Barbie.”
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