Finally, the world will see Margot Robbie in a live-action adaptation of Barbie. Greta Gerwig is going to be the co-writer and director of the upcoming movie. The film has been in the works for a long time now. While finally, the film is under production, did you know Amy Schumer was supposed to be the lead in the film before the Suicide Squad actress got the job?

Since 2014, the film was in talks and Amy Schumer was a part of the project. However, because of some differences, the actress left the project. Now that the trailer of the film has been released, fans remembered her being a part of it.

Judging by the trailer, the Focus actress has won the hearts of the fandom. The film sees Ryan Gosling, Hari Nef, the Sex Education stars Emma Mackey, and Ncuti Gatwa, and more. It will also feature the Spirited actor, Will Ferrell, in a powerful role. However, some fans could not stop talking about Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway being a part of the film.

Fans are divided between Margot Robbie and Amy Schumer being the lead in Barbie

The project which had been in talks since 2014 took inspiration from the Mattel doll. However, the concept of the first film was a lot different from the current one. Apart from the creative differences internally, the 41-year-old actress had her own issues with the project.

Recently, a Twitter user posted a picture of the poster of the film and wrote, “reminder that they almost chose amy schumer to be barbie.” Now, some fans are in support of the filmmakers not casting her while others showed their support to Amy Schumer.

Amy Schumer has a reputation as a comedian as well. Therefore, fans think it would have been fun to see her as the lead. But the Robbie fans think otherwise. They think they can imagine no one else but her being the lead in Barbie.

The film is set to release on the 21st of July, 2023, with some A-listed actors giving life to the plastic characters. Till then, tell us in the comment box about your opinion. How would you have felt if Anne Hathaway or Amy Schumer would have gotten the part instead of the Australian actress?