Amy Schumer quit Barbie due to lack of feminist vision.
Actress Amy Schumer Leaves Barbie Movie Due to Lack of Feminism
Actress and comedian Amy Schumer has made a bold move by stepping away from the highly anticipated Barbie movie during its early production stages. The 42-year-old was originally set to star in and write for the film, but according to reports, she decided to walk away from the project in 2016.
“They definitely didn’t want to do it the way I wanted to do it, the only way I was interested in doing it,” Schumer revealed.
Schumer’s vision for the movie was to create a fish-out-of-water tale, focusing on a woman who is expelled from Barbieland for not meeting society’s unrealistic standards of perfection. Her Barbie character would have been a creative genius, inventing unique gadgets like high heels made from Jell-O.
“The idea that that’s just what every woman must want, right there, I should have gone, ‘You’ve got the wrong gal,'” Schumer expressed.
Although the official reason for Schumer’s departure was cited as “scheduling conflicts,” she eagerly awaits the release of the film, which now stars Margot Robbie.
“I can’t wait to see the movie, it looks awesome,” Schumer shared during an interview.
“You know, there’s a new team behind it, and it looks like it’s very feminist and cool so I will be seeing the movie.”
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