Actress Margot Robbie has been roped in to play the role of Barbie in the upcoming live - action film.
The "Suicide Squad" actress is also set to co - produce the live action movie under her LuckyChap Entertainment banner, alongside Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara from LuckyChap Entertainment, reports aceshowbiz. com.
"This project is a great start to our partnership with Ynon and Mattel Films. . .
And Margot is the ideal producer and actress to bring Barbie to life on screen in a fresh and relevant way for today's audiences, " Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros.
Pictures Group, said in a statement.
Robbie added: "Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child's journey to self - discovery.
Over the brand's almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president.
"I'm so honoured to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide. "
"Barbie" was originally being developed at Sony, with Amy Schumer being tapped to star.
The "Trainwreck" actress dropped out of the project in 2016 due to a scheduling conflict.
Anne Hathaway was later rumoured to take the lead role, but it was never confirmed.
The story reportedly follows a character who gets kicked out of the perfect Barbieland because she doesn't quite fit the mould.
After she's exiled, she sets out on a journey to the real world and eventually discovers that being unique is an asset.
The movie is likely to release in 2020.
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