Summary
- Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s collaboration in “Barbie” was a huge success, breaking box office records and receiving critical acclaim.
- Their next collaboration should be on Greta Gerwig’s Netflix adaptations of “The Chronicles of Narnia”, with Robbie potentially playing the White Witch.
- The duo’s ability to blend fantasy with their unique style makes them the perfect team to introduce Narnia to a new generation.
Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig have already proven with Barbie that they make a formidable team, and it’s pretty clear what their next collaboration should be. The actor/producer and director duo made waves in 2023, with Barbie breaking several box office records. The pair clearly know how to make a successful film, and it would be criminal if Robbie and Gerwig never got the chance to work together again in the future. Fortunately, their next collaboration is a no-brainer.
Barbie marked the first time Robbie and Gerwig had worked together. The project saw Gerwig taking on directing duties, while Robbie starred as the title character and produced the film through her company, LuckyChap Entertainment. As well as being a box office hit, Barbie was met with critical acclaim, even managing to bag itself a Best Picture nomination at the 2024 Oscars. A second collaboration between the two women seems almost inevitable.
Margot Robbie Would Make The Perfect White Witch In Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movies
Robbie Has The Looks & Skill To Play Narnia’s Villain
It seems pretty obvious that their next collaboration should be Gerwig’s Narnia movies. Back in July 2023, it was confirmed that Greta Gerwig’s next project will be two film adaptations of C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia books for Netflix. Both films will be written and directed by Gerwig, though it’s currently unknown which of the novels she intends to adapt. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has already teased that Gerwig’s Narnia vision is a “bold” one and, indeed, the announcement has led to speculation regarding how the director intends to make the films her own. While the cast is yet to be announced, casting Margot Robbie as the White Witch seems like an easy decision.
Margot Robbie doesn’t only have the right look to play the White Witch – an enchanting beauty that has an alluring power – but she also has the talent.
Margot Robbie doesn’t only have the right look to play the White Witch – an enchanting beauty that has an alluring power – but she also has the talent. While she is predominantly known for her leading lady roles, Robbie is no stranger to playing villains. Her best-known role, prior to Barbie, was as the DCEU’s Harley Quinn, the comic book villain-turned-antihero. Though the version Robbie played was more of a misguided antiheroine than an outright villain, it still gave the actress an opportunity to show her edge – a quality required to play the White Witch.
Why The Chronicles Of Narnia Is The Perfect Collaboration After Barbie
Greta Gerwig made a name for herself as an indie film director and, as such, Barbie was the first truly big-budget project she’d ever worked on. With that film, though, she showed that she was capable of helming tentpole genre movies without compromising her unique style. Equally, Robbie, as well as displaying an increasing knack for producing, has proven she can deliver exceptional performances in mainstream movies. The Chronicles of Narnia would be in good hands with Robbie and Gerwig, who would, undoubtedly, bring some of their tried-and-tested Barbie magic.
Barbie
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Barbie was, after all, an adaptation of a classic children’s favorite that employed elements of fantasy, much like The Chronicles of Narnia movies would be. Though the world of Narnia is much more fantasy-heavy than the world of Barbie, both Gerwig and Robbie have shown their whimsical side. Additionally, they’ve also displayed a willingness to stay faithful to a familiar brand while imbuing it with their individual style, as well as demonstrating they can make a box office hit. All that considered, they’re clearly the perfect duo to introduce Narnia to a new generation.
Barbie
Barbie is a film adaptation of the generational iconic toy directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote the script with Noah Baumbach. The film centers on Margot Robbie’s Barbie who is expelled from Barbieland and travels with Ken (Ryan Gosling) to the real world in search of happiness. The film also stars Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and several other famous celebrities in cameo roles.
- Release Date
- July 21, 2023
- Cast
- Margot Robbie , Ryan Gosling , Simu Liu , Ariana Greenblatt , Helen Mirren , Nicola Coughlan , John Cena , Will Ferrell , Ritu Arya , Michael Cera , America Ferrera , Alexandra Shipp , Kate McKinnon
- Where To Stream
- Max
