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Ben Affleck's Cameo in 'Barbie' Replaced by Michael Cera Due to Scheduling Conflicts

Michael Cera stepped into a fight scene originally intended for Ben Affleck, revealing the challenges of last-minute changes and stunt training.

Overview

  • Ben Affleck was originally slated for a cameo in 'Barbie' as a character involved in a fight scene, but had to drop out due to commitments to another project.
  • Michael Cera, who plays Allan in 'Barbie', stepped in to fill Affleck's role in the fight scene at the last minute.
  • Cera revealed that learning the stunts for the scene was challenging, especially as he was recovering from COVID-19 at the time.
  • The change in casting was disclosed during a Q&A for the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
  • Despite the casting change, 'Barbie' has been a critical and financial success, with over $1.4 billion in box office receipts and multiple awards.