After surpassing the $1 billion mark, Greta Gerwig’s directorial film Barbie is showing no signs of slowing down as it aims to make history. Speculations have been circulating for some time now that the movie, featuring Margot Robbie as the lead character Stereotypical Barbie, will receive numerous nominations at this year’s Academy Awards. A recent report has now confirmed that the film will officially launch its Oscar campaign and will be nominated in several categories.
Barbie boasts an ensemble cast that includes not only Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling but also Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Emma Mackie, and more. The film faced competition from Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer at the box office.
The speculations surrounding Barbie’s Oscar nominations began as soon as the movie became a hit. Its impressive $1.4 billion box office collection allowed Greta Gerwig to break several records, including becoming the first woman director to surpass the one billion mark. According to Variety, Barbie will compete for the award in the screenplay category, although the specific category has yet to be finalized. While the movie credits suggest that it is based on the Barbie toy by Mattel rather than previously published material, its unique story captivated millions. The exact category in which Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s screenplay will be nominated will remain uncertain until the voting begins.
On the other hand, it has been confirmed that Ryan Gosling’s name will be submitted for consideration in the best supporting actor category for his portrayal of Ken. This will mark the actor’s third Oscar nomination, following his nods for Half Nelson and La La Land. Additionally, Margot Robbie could potentially receive a nomination for her role as the lead actress and producer of the movie.
There is a possibility of a direct competition between Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer at the Oscars, as both movies are likely to vie for nominations in categories such as best picture, director, production design, cinematography, costume design, film editing, makeup and hair styling, sound, visual effects, and original score. Additionally, the makers of Barbie can also submit two songs from the film, “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and “I’m Just Ken” by Wyatt and Ronson.
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