"Barbie" Sequel Sparks Buzz: Greta Gerwig And Noah Baumbach Explore New Story Idea

The Creative Duo Behind The $1.4 billion Blockbuster Hint At A Potential Follow-up, Though Official Confirmation Remains Elusive.

The world of Barbie is shimmering with new possibilities. The Oscar-nominated writing team of Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, who brought Barbie to life with its record-breaking $1.4 billion box office success, appear to have a sequel story in mind. Although representatives from Warner Bros. and the filmmakers deny the sequel is officially in development, sources have hinted otherwise.

Barbie took pop culture by storm in 2023, blending humor, social commentary, and dazzling visuals. The brain trust of Gerwig and Baumbach had consistently maintained that a sequel would only happen if the right story presented itself. According to a well-placed source, it seems that moment has arrived — the duo reportedly shared a new idea with Warner Bros., indicating the project is in the “early stages.”

Gerwig’s creative process prioritizes authenticity. As she stated during her Time’s Women of the Year speech, “If I find the undertow, then we get it. If I don’t find an undertow, there’s no more.” It appears she and Baumbach have indeed found the undertow they were seeking, sparking behind-the-scenes discussions.

However, public acknowledgment is still scarce. Reps for both Gerwig and Baumbach, along with Warner Bros., have dismissed these reports, asserting there is “no legitimacy” to the claims. Despite this, fans and industry insiders speculate that development is quietly underway.

Baumbach is currently focused on his upcoming Netflix film starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Gerwig herself, while Gerwig is preparing her Chronicles of Narnia adaptation. Their collaboration typically involves writing separately and exchanging drafts, a method that proved successful with Barbie and their previous works like Frances Ha.

Margot Robbie, the driving force behind the original Barbie, expressed her admiration for Gerwig’s vision, calling it “singular” and “magical.” With the film’s massive success and cultural impact, a sequel seems more a matter of “when” rather than “if.” While details remain under wraps, one thing is clear — the world is ready for another trip to Barbie Land.

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Source: Hollywood Reporter

Photo Credit: Warner Bros.