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Speaking about the challenge of bringing the doll, Robbie told British Vogue that the role comes with "a lot of baggage" and "nostalgic connections", but there are exciting ways to tackle it.
"People generally hear 'Barbie' and think, 'I know what that movie is going to be,' and then they hear that Greta Gerwig is writing and directing it, and they're like, 'Oh well, maybe I don't.'"
Meanwhile, Barbie isn't the only blast from the past we'll be seeing on the big screen soon. Lena Dunham recently announced she'll be directing a feature film about Polly Pocket. Lily Collins, the star of Emily in Paris will take on the leading role.
"Polly Pocket was responsible for countless hours of childhood escapism for me," Lena said.
"Polly gave me a tiny world of magic and autonomy to narrate, so it's pretty poetic to be tackling these same ideals now as a director collaborating with the brilliant Lily Collins, Robbie Brenner, Mattel and MGM."

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