Amy Schumer to Play Lead Role in 'Barbie' Live-Action Movie

Movie

The 'Trainwreck' star will play a character who goes on a journey of self discovery after she is exiled from the Barbieland for not being good enough.

December 3, 2016

AceShowbiz -

Amy Schumer is in negotiations for a major role in the upcoming live-action take on Mattel's popular toy line "Barbie". The "Trainwreck" actress is also expected to help with the script, re-writing an existing script with her sister Kim Caramele.

The Comedy Central comedienne is expected to play a character who gets kicked out of the perfect Barbieland because she doesn't quite fit the mold. After she's exiled, she sets a journey to the real world and eventually discovers that being unique is an asset.

Editors' Pick

Sony is aiming for a family comedy that's reminiscent of classic films like "Splash" and "Big". The studio is now actively searching for a director. "Me Before You" helmer Thea Sharrock is reportedly among the contenders, but she's not available.

About This Article

AI-Assisted Content: This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology under human editorial oversight. Our editorial team reviews and verifies all AI-generated content for accuracy.

Sources: Information in this article may be aggregated from publicly available sources including press releases, news agencies, and entertainment industry sources. We provide attribution where applicable and strive to ensure factual accuracy.

Learn More: For details about our editorial standards and practices, visit our Editorial Standards page.

Contact: Questions or concerns? Email us at [email protected]

Follow AceShowbiz.com @ Google News