Margot Robbie to produce, star in live-action 'Barbie' movie

Margot Robbie attends the New York premiere of "Mary Queen Of Scots" at Manhattan's Paris Theater on Dec. 4, 2018. Credit: Getty Images / Michael Loccisano
Academy Award nominee Margot Robbie will produce and star in the live-action Barbie movie that has been in development for several years.
"Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child's journey to self-discovery," Robbie, 28, said of the Mattel toy company's iconic doll in a statement Tuesday, adding, "I'm so honored to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide. I can't imagine better partners than Warner Bros. and Mattel to bring this film to the big screen."
"This project is a great start to our partnership with Ynon [Kreiz, chairman and CEO of Mattel] and Mattel Films," said Warner Bros. Pictures chairman Toby Emmerich in a statement. "And Margot is the ideal producer and actress to bring Barbie to life on screen in a fresh and relevant way for today's audiences."
Rockville Centre-raised comedian Amy Schumer had previously been set to take on the role, but had to depart the project in 2017 amid scheduling conflicts.
"I, Tonya" star Robbie will produce the film through her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
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