Dua Lipa and Michael Cera to appear in upcoming Barbie movie
Issa Rae will also appear alongside Margot Robbie in Greta Gerwig’s latest feature-length.
Dua Lipa has been announced as part of the extended cast of Barbie. The Greta Gerwig-directed movie is out on July 21 with Margot Robbie taking on the lead role and Ryan Gosling starring as Ken. Today a number of additional cast members were confirmed with Dua Lipa set to play a mermaid. Check out her character poster, complete with a blue wig, below.
Other names confirmed for Barbie today include Issa Rae, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, and Kate McKinnon. Helen Mirren will narrate the film while its London shooting location is reflected by roles for a number of U.K.-based actors, including Sex Education stars Ncuti Gatwa and Emma Mackey. Michael Cera, meanwhile, will play the role of “Alan.”
Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia was released in 2020. Last year she appeared on Calvin Harris song “Potion” and alongside Megan Thee Stallion on “Sweetest Pie.”
Check out Dua Lipa’s Barbie look and watch the film’s latest trailer below.
[April 4, 6:08 p.m.]: This article has been updated to include Barbie’s newest trailer, which was released after the piece’s publication.