(Vision 21 News) The press conference in Korea attended by directors Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and Greta Gerwig, who are arousing keen interest while visiting Korea for the first time through ‘Barbie’, which will be released in July, was successfully completed with enthusiastic coverage.
Directors Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and Greta Gerwig, who are adding something special to their first visit to Korea, held a press conference in Korea just yesterday (3rd) with great interest.
At this press conference, director Greta Gerwig, who was in charge of writing and directing ‘Barbie’, announced the directing point and amazing production scale, as well as Margot Robbie, who transformed into a perfect ‘Barbie’ as a producer and actor, and a mysterious journey with a ‘human’ character. The story of America Ferrera’s hot acting, which is in the middle of the day, added to the richness.
First, as producers, actors, scriptwriters, and directors, Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig, who met through ‘Barbie’, warmed the atmosphere by revealing their infinite trust toward each other.
Margot Robbie said, “I’ve seen a lot of Greta Gerwig’s works. Director Greta Gerwig wrote and directed ‘Barbie’ as a producer, saying, “I have no reason to hesitate in proposing this work because I am not only really familiar with the film and its production process, but also a great person as an actor or person.” explained the reason for entrusting it to
As if in response to this infinite trust, director Greta Gerwig also said, “Finally, I can work with Margot Robbie,” and said that she participated in this work with high expectations.
He continued, “‘Barbie’ is known all over the world, so it is a subject that people have various thoughts about. That’s why I was afraid,” he added, revealing that working on ‘Barbie’ was a challenge.
Margot Robbie described the ‘Barbie’ she played as “a typical Barbie, first created in 1959, wearing a black and white bathing suit with blond hair,” adding, “The ‘Barbie’ who could only do certain things like this is real. Going out and having new experiences and meeting ‘Gloria’, played by America Ferrera, will change me.”
On the other hand, they raised expectations by showing strong confidence in the perfect synergy of the numerous actors and production crew who worked together in ‘Barbie’.
America Ferrera explained, “The reason why I joined this work is that Greta Gerwig is in charge of writing and directing, and Margot Robbie is producing.” I thought it would be a movie that could be done.”
Director Greta Gerwig also said, “For the scene where ‘Barbie’ and ‘Ken’ dance, all the staff danced and warmed up together, and we talked a lot. It seems that ‘Barbie Magic’ has already started from there.”
In addition, director Greta Gerwig described the overwhelming production of ‘Barbie’, which caused a shortage of pink paint around the world, saying, “It was so beautiful that it took my breath away.” He continued to explain the perfect ‘Bobby Land’.
Since it is a world of dolls, he thought about how to apply rules different from reality and what the props would look like. “The most important thing was the proportion. ‘Barbie’ can enter his dream house, but if you look closely, his head is almost touching the ceiling.
The same goes for cars, but ‘Barbie’ is bigger than an automatic. I wanted to express the world of ‘Barbie’ by using these proportions.”
Lastly, directors Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and Greta Gerwig each said, “It is a very witty and smart work. I hope you will watch it at the theater”, “The film contains a universal theme that can encompass the whole world.
Many people will be able to relate to it”, “I left good memories and good experiences like dreaming. I really want to come back to Korea and travel for a long time,” he said at the end, asking to see ‘Barbie’ at the theater, and at the same time revealing his infinite affection for Korea, which he had visited for the first time, adding to the warmth.
Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and director Greta Gerwig attended a press conference in Korea with great enthusiasm, and this summer, ‘Barbie’ strongly revealed her presence as a dark horse in the theater district. A crack in the portal connected to the real world is discovered, and it depicts the unfolding story of ‘Ken’ and an unexpected journey to solve it, and it will be released in July.