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.

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.