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That ultimately led to other big names, including Bowen Yang, Dan Levy and Ben Platt, being unable to commit as Kens, with Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, John Cena and Scott Evans making up the male doll collection alongside Ryan Gosling's Ken #1.
Best known for playing Marvel's god of thunder Thor, Chris Hemsworth is our number one pick to play the fashion-savvy Ken. With his incredible looks and rock-hard abs, he ticks all the right boxes in the physical department.
Due to Covid-19 restraints, the cast and crew were required to spend three months in London, where a large part of the film was shot. Ultimately, the logistics of the filming process resulted in scheduling conflicts that pushed Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt out of the running to play Ken.
Barbie Movie Casting: Bowen Yang, Dan Levy Almost Played Ken.
Robbie is a producer on “Barbie” and did not immediately envision herself in the role. Gadot was at the top of her list, but scheduling conflicts prevented the “Wonder Woman” star from entering Barbieland.
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