Academy Award-nominated writer-directors Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have closed a deal to write the “Barbie” movie, based on the iconic doll for Mattel and Warner Bros., an individual with knowledge of the project told The Wrap. Gerwig is also eyed to direct.
Academy Award nominated actress Margot Robbie is set to star.
Robbie will also produce with Tom Ackerley for LuckyChap Entertainment alongside Mattel executive producer Robbie Brenner, who heads the toy company’s film division.
Executive producers are Josey McNamara for LuckyChap Entertainment and Ynon Kreiz for Mattel. In 2014, it was announced Mattel would be partnering with Sony for a movie based on the popular doll, and at one point, Amy Schumer was attached to star.