‘Barbie’ stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starred in the vibrant dreamhouse film and crossed the billion-dollar mark at the international box office. As speculation about a sequel takes centre stage, reports suggest that the iconic duo is holding out for a combined paycheck of USD 150 million before agreeing to the next chapter of the dolls. Moreover, salary negotiations have allegedly intensified at the production house, questioning the film’s fate.Here’s a closer look at Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s ‘Barbie’ negotiations.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling demand double the salary of ‘Barbie’
Director and co-screenwriter Greta Gerwig reportedly has a script ready for ‘Barbie 2,’ but production has stalled due to intense negotiations among Warner Bros, Mattel, and the lead stars, per Radar Online. If the studio does not secure agreements before December, the rights to produce another Barbie film will revert to Mattel. As the pressure mounts, Margot Robbie firmly believes she deserves double the USD 50 million she earned in the last film after bonuses were accounted for.“She feels the original exceeded every expectation and that her contribution as both star and producer should be reflected in a new deal,” the outlet reported, before adding, “Ryan also wants a significant increase from the $12.5million he received on the first movie and is seeking a package worth around $50million. They know what the franchise is worth now and neither wants to undersell their value.”“Everyone recognises ‘Barbie 2’ would be one of the biggest films in development. Margot and Ryan feel they helped create a cultural phenomenon and expect compensation that reflects that. The studio is trying to control costs, but there is still optimism that a compromise can be reached,” the outlet further reported.As for Greta Gerwig, the decorated filmmaker will not reveal the script until the studio finalises the deal.
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