The first image of Ryan Gosling as Ken in the upcoming Barbie movie has been released
(Picture: Handout)The first picture of Ryan Gosling as Ken in the upcoming Barbie movie has been met with a mixed reaction by fans.
In the photo, Gosling could be seen sporting bleached blond hair and baring his abs in double-denim.
Some questioned if the 41-year-old Hollywood star is too old to play the fashion-forward boyfriend of the iconic doll who will be portrayed by 31-year-old Margot Robbie in the flick.
“I love Ryan Gosling, but 40-year-old Ken is insane. I’m sorry,” wrote one person on Twitter.
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“Ryan Gosling is 41 years old. He does not need to play Ken please,” said a second.
However, there were many fans who were delighted to see Gosling’s new role.
Among the comments, one wrote: “LOL I’m literally crying over the comments that Ryan Gosling doesn’t look like Ken and is too old. The doll is 60 years old and looks pretty damn identical to Gosling.”
Adding: “Also..IT’S A TOY! You all know he isn’t a real person, right?”
LOL I'm literally crying over the comments that Ryan Gosling doesn't look like Ken and is too old 😂
— PGManZZy⚡️🏳️🌈 (@PGManZZy) June 15, 2022
The doll is 60 years old and looks pretty damn identical to Gosling.
Also..IT'S A TOY! You all know he isn't a real person, right?
Right?? 🙄😂#ryangosling #Barbie pic.twitter.com/e4CG58hlnq
“Ryan Gosling is practically perfect as Ken in Barbie,” declared another.
While a third remarked: “Extremely moved that ‘Ken’ (Ryan Gosling) in the Barbie movie is 41 years old.”
Gosling reportedly plays one of multiple Kens in the film, with Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings actor Simu Liu portraying another.
The Barbie movie is being directed by Greta Gerwig of Ladybird and Little Women fame.
Also set to appear are America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Saoirse Ronan, and Will Ferrell.
Barbie is due to be released in cinemas on 21 July 2023.
