Barbie Sequel Remains Uncertain Amid Stalled Talent Negotiations
Warner Bros. is negotiating higher pay and box-office participation for key talent as it races to keep the franchise from reverting to Mattel.
- On Friday, Warner Bros. reported negotiations with director Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling over a Barbie sequel, with deals required before rights revert to Mattel in December.
- Negotiations stalled because the studio and talent disagree on financial structures and profit participation, according to a recent New York Times report detailing internal debate at Warner Bros.
- Ryan Gosling seeks a $20 million salary, while Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav reportedly views proposed pay packages as "too generous." Profit participation also remains contested.
- Warner Bros. co-chairs Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca confirmed the deadlock, stating, "We have been unable to reach an agreement thus far" despite holding valid Mattel rights.
- Complicating development, future schedules see Robbie start Ocean 11 soon, Gosling prepare for Ghost Rider in 2028, and Gerwig promote Netflix Narnia early next year.
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[OSEN=Reporter Choi Yi-jeong] A red light has been turned on for the production of the sequel to the movie 'Barbie,' which caused a global sensation. Reports indicate that the project itself is at risk of drifting as negotiations over the lead actors' massive salaries are facing difficulties. According to a report by the Daily Mail on the 2nd (local time), production of the 'Barbie' sequel being pursued by Warner Bros. has been temporarily suspe…
The expected second installment of the iconic doll has stalled due to a complex financial disagreement that puts at risk the return of its protagonists
If no agreement is reached before December, Mattel will recover the rights of the brand and will be able to start from scratch with another director, new faces and a different story
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The Independent (US)Barbie sequel reportedly stalled due to eye-watering Ryan Gosling salary
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav reportedly rejected offers to the stars for being too generous
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