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Here's who could be playing the live-action Barbie

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In case you didn't know, a live-action Barbie movie is in the works – and since Amy Schumer pulled out of the title role due to scheduling conflicts – everyone's been wondering who will replace her in the rumoured feminist-friendly film.

According to The Wrap, Anne Hathaway is now top of the shortlist to play Barbie.

The 34-year-old, who won an Oscar in 2013 for Les Miserables, is apparently in negotiations to star in Sony's upcoming Barbie film with Alethea Jones "in talks" to direct.

Photo credit: Getty Images
Photo credit: Getty Images

It comes after producer and former Sony head Amy Pascal said that negotiations were under way with an Oscar-winning actress for the "tonally tricky title role".

Sony's planned Barbie movie tells the story of a misfit doll living in 'Barbieland' who is expelled for not being perfect enough so sets off on an adventure in the real world – putting a contemporary spin on the toy with an emphasis on feminism and identity.

Very very honored to be nominated for 2 Grammys and to be considered to play an important and evolving icon. Is it fat shaming if you know you're not fat and have zero shame in your game? I don't think so. I am strong and proud of how I live my life and say what I mean and fight for what I believe in and I have a blast doing it with the people I love. Where's the shame? It's not there. It's an illusion. When I look in the mirror I know who I am. Im a great friend, sister, daughter and girlfriend. I'm a badass comic headlining arenas all over the world and making tv and movies and writing books where I lay it all out there and I'm fearless like you can be. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support and again my deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand. I want to thank them for making it so evident that I am a great choice. It's that kind of response that let's you know something's wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it. Anyone who has ever been bullied or felt bad about yourself I am out there fighting for you, for us. And I want you to fight for yourself too! We need to laugh at the haters and sympathize with them. They can scream as loud as they want. We can't hear them because we are getting shit done. I am proud to lead by example. "I say if I'm beautiful, I say if I'm strong. You will not determine my story. I will" #thegirlwiththelowerbacktattoo

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After dropping out of the project, Schumer said in a statement: "Sadly, I'm no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts,

"The film has so much promise, and Sony and Mattel have been great partners."

Photo credit: Comedy Central / Comedy Central
Photo credit: Comedy Central / Comedy Central

She added: "I'm bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen."

The live-action Barbie movie is due to be released on June 29, 2018.


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