told Deadline. The “Notebook” hunk, 40, would be getting dolled up to play the iconic Mattel character opposite Margot Robbie, 31, who has signed on to play the leading lady in the live-action Warner Bros.
movie. Gosling has not spoken publicly about the negotiations, but he purportedly passed on the role initially, citing his busy schedule.
However, studio execs believed Gosling was the “only choice” to play Ken, according to Deadline, and persistently pursued him.
Now, Gosling is reportedly ready to sign on the dotted line, with filming scheduled to get underway at the beginning of next year.
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