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Amy Schumer Has Dropped Out of The Live Action 'Barbie' Film
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:55 am
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:55 am
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Amy Schumer has parted ways with Sony’s live-action “Barbie” over a scheduling conflict, Variety has learned.
“Sadly, I’m no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts,” the actress said in a statement to Variety. “The film has so much promise, and Sony and Mattel have been great partners. I’m bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen.”
The big screen adaptation of Mattel’s iconic toy line was expected to start production this summer on June 23, but Schumer’s busy schedule includes a lengthy promotional tour for her new Fox comedy “Snatched,” which opens in May, as well as an upcoming shoot for Rebecca Miller’s “She Came to Me” opposite Steve Carell.
Sony needed to stick to its June 29, 2018 release date since Mattel already has merchandise and product cycles in motion–shifting the production to accommodate Schumer would have put on a strain on other partners on the film, according to insiders.
“We respect and support Amy’s decision,” a spokesperson for Sony said in a statement. “We look forward to bringing Barbie to the world and sharing updates on casting and filmmakers soon.”
Sony is still trying to find a director for the comedy. The “Barbie” movie is said to be in the vein of “Splash”, “Enchanted” and “Big.” In it, the main character gets kicked out of Barbieland for not being perfect enough and lands in a real-world adventure.
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Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:56 am to RLDSC FAN
In other news, Michael Cera dropped out of the Ivan Drago Film.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 9:57 am to RLDSC FAN
Yeah, "scheduling conflict."
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:03 am to OWLFAN86
i bet she had to lose a bunch of weight and she couldnt do it.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:08 am to RLDSC FAN
Fat, Unfunny, Slutty Barbie apparently didn't do well in focus groups, so the character was dropped.
Sad.
Sad.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:13 am to RLDSC FAN
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Sony needed to stick to its June 29, 2018 release date since Mattel already has merchandise and product cycles in motion–shifting the production to accommodate Schumer would have put on a strain on other partners on the film, according to insiders.
Sony is still trying to find a director for the comedy.
those two tidbits tell me this film is doomed regardless of who stars in it.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:14 am to Dr RC
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those two tidbits tell me this film is doomed regardless of who stars in it.
Well since they've already started making Chunky Barbie, seems that Rebel Wilson is now their only choice.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:14 am to RLDSC FAN
'scheduling conflict' = couldn't lose enough weight
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:19 am to RLDSC FAN
quote:ugh.
Schumer’s busy schedule includes a lengthy promotional tour for her new Fox comedy “Snatched,”
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:26 am to OMLandshark
Rebel Wilson could actually be pretty damn funny as an outcast Barbie IMO. She could probably make the role work if she played it as a non slutty version of her character from How To Be Single.
However... if they have no director and are intent on hitting that date regardless of how ready the movie is to film I just don't see how it can be salvaged.
However... if they have no director and are intent on hitting that date regardless of how ready the movie is to film I just don't see how it can be salvaged.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:31 am to RLDSC FAN
Replace Schumer with Mama June and you don't skip a beat
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:35 am to RLDSC FAN
Why would Mattel want to damage their brand by having an adult comic as their image?
I don't care what she looks like, it's just messed up that they want to torpedo their own product like that.
I don't care what she looks like, it's just messed up that they want to torpedo their own product like that.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 10:48 am to RLDSC FAN
quote:Well this seems promising...
but Schumer’s busy schedule includes a lengthy promotional tour for her new Fox comedy “Snatched,”
Posted on 3/24/17 at 11:03 am to RLDSC FAN
Who's going to play "Fat Not Funny Barbie?"
Posted on 3/24/17 at 11:31 am to OMLandshark
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In other news, Michael Cera dropped out of the Ivan Drago Film.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 11:44 am to RLDSC FAN
I learned a long time ago that if a woman really want to go out with you, she'll make adjustments in her schedule. Learn how to lie better, Amy.
Posted on 3/24/17 at 11:44 am to PapaPogey
Barbie has no genitals so she couldn't talk about "muh vaginah!"
Posted on 3/24/17 at 12:12 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Schumer's new stand up special only pushed her further toward the vulgar comedy brand. Sony couldn't risk Schumer's brand putting off parents.
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