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Margot Robbie And Greta Gerwig's Battle Over Barbie's Final Line

Margot Robbie arrives at the premiere of "Barbie" on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Actress Margot Robbie and filmmaker Greta Gerwig faced challenges in finalizing the script for the upcoming Barbie movie, with some resistance from their partners. Robbie revealed that there were discussions with executives from toy company Mattel regarding certain scenes in the film, such as a line involving characters Ken and Ryan Gosling. The decision-making process also involved debates over the movie's closing line, ultimately settling on 'I’m here to see my gynecologist.'

Robbie emphasized the collaborative nature of the project, highlighting the importance of open communication and shared goals among all parties involved. Mattel had to approve the treatment but not the script, which posed a challenge as the screenwriters Gerwig and Noah Baumbach were initially hesitant to provide a treatment. Despite initial reservations, everyone worked towards creating a great film.

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