Margot Robbie was not first choice for 'Barbie'. Check names of actresses who were

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' has witnessed monumental success at the box-office and is giving tough competition to the Christopher Nolan 'Oppenheimer' in award shows. Along with the director, the lead actress of the movie Margot Robbie hogged all the limelight. Viewers in the US, 'Barbie' can be streamed on Max.

However, Australian actress was not the first choice for the role in Barbie.

The casting process for Barbie involved considering various actresses such as Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway. Ultimately, Margot Robbie was chosen for the iconic role. Anne Hathaway had a brief attachment to the role in July 2017.


Nominations for this year's Oscars will be unveiled on Tuesday, with the "Barbenheimer" juggernaut expected to roll on to the climax of Hollywood's awards season with multiple chances at glory.

After a combined $2.4 billion global box office take, 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' -- two films linked only by their simultaneous release last July -- are seen as locks for a suite of nods for the 96th Academy Awards, which take place on March 10.

Greta Gerwig's popular 'Barbie' -- a sharp satire about misogyny and female empowerment -- is playing catch-up after an initial burst of awards optimism faded. The film, which had nine nominations for the Globes, left with just two consolation prizes -- best song and a newly created trophy for box office achievement.

FAQs

Q1. How was Barbie's performance in Golden Globes?
A1. Greta Gerwig's popular 'Barbie' had nine nominations for the Globes but left with just two consolation prizes -- best song and a newly created trophy for box office achievement.

Q2. When will Oscar nominations come out?
A2. Nominations for this year's Oscars will be unveiled on Tuesday.