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Barbie sequel at risk as salary talks with Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig hit impasse
Warner Bros faces losing rights to the blockbuster sequel if deals with the film’s stars and director are not agreed by December
TL;DR
- Barbie 2 development is stalled over salary negotiations with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig.
- Warner Bros must finalize deals by December or the film rights may revert to Mattel.
- If rights revert to Mattel, a new film could not involve the original cast or story elements.
- The original Barbie film was a major box office success and Warner Bros's best-performing film.
- Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have an idea for a sequel and are ready to write if terms are agreed.