5 Questions with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the Stars of Barbie

In anticipation of the upcoming launch of “Barbie,” the highly-awaited fantasy comedy movie directed by the exceptional Greta Gerwig, Pursuitist had the chance to talk with the film’s main stars, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. With the movie’s launch date set for July 21, 2023, the duo shared some unique insights about their favourite journey locations and extra.

Pursuitist: Margot, Ryan. Are you able to share your favourite locations, locations that you simply like to journey to?

Margot Robbie: Completely, I really feel a particular reference to Australia, the place I used to be raised. There’s a lot to expertise – from the Nice Barrier Reef to the Blue Mountains. Plus, the meals is simply one thing else.

Ryan Gosling: I’ve acquired a little bit of a smooth spot for Europe. Italy, particularly, is a treasure trove of historical past, tradition, and naturally, meals. I might lose myself for weeks exploring Rome or Venice.

Pursuitist: Shifting gears to lodges, any most well-liked properties?

Margot Robbie: For me, it’s all about distinctive experiences. The Resort Cipriani in Venice is beautiful – proper on the Grand Canal with unimaginable metropolis views, to not point out the Michelin-starred restaurant and the rooftop pool. And the Peninsula Beverly Hills –  the service is past evaluate.

Ryan Gosling: I’ve all the time been drawn to locations with a little bit of historical past. The Dorchester in London, with its grand marble-floored foyer and chandeliers, has a timeless attraction. The Carlyle in New York Metropolis can be particular – iconic with a cool previous.

Pursuitist: Now, a visit down reminiscence lane. What toys had been you each keen on as a baby?

Margot Robbie: Dolls, however I didn’t have a Barbie. I’d spend hours enjoying and creating tales. Additionally, I had a toy kitchen and toy vehicles – I’d make elaborate playhouses and stage little automobile races. I principally performed outdoor.

Ryan Gosling: I used to be all about Legos. I additionally had a bunch of toy vehicles and troopers – many epic battles had been fought!

Pursuitist: When it comes to airways, any preferences?

Margot Robbie: Emirates is certainly certainly one of my favorites. The consolation of their seats in enterprise class and the standard of their meals make lengthy flights far more pleasurable.

Ryan Gosling: I’ve all the time had an excellent expertise with Qantas. All about security and customer support, they usually serve improbable foods and drinks.

Pursuitist: Lastly, bonus query, any fast journey recommendation for Barbie followers?

Margot Robbie: Dive in! Don’t maintain again from exploring new locations or attempting new issues.

Ryan Gosling: Yeah, hold an open thoughts. Whenever you journey, you’re stepping outdoors of your consolation zone. Uncover new cultures, style unfamiliar meals.

Pursuitist: Margot and Ryan, thanks on your time.

From Oscar-nominated author/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Girls,” “Woman Fowl”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken.

Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), primarily based on Barbie by Mattel.

Warner Bros. Footage Presents a Heyday Movies Manufacturing, a LuckyChap Leisure Manufacturing, a Mattel Manufacturing, “Barbie.” The movie might be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Footage and launched in theaters solely nationwide on July 21, 2023 and starting internationally on July 19, 2023.