Margot Robbie Announces Break from Acting, 'Barbie' Sequel Delayed

Robbie plans to focus on behind-the-scenes work, while 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig considers revisiting an older film for a potential sequel.

Margot Robbie, the star of the blockbuster hit 'Barbie', has announced she is taking a break from acting, expressing concerns about overexposure and stating she wants to focus on behind-the-scenes work.
Greta Gerwig, the director of 'Barbie', has expressed interest in revisiting an older movie for a potential sequel, which could further delay the production of a sequel to 'Barbie'.
Robbie has confirmed that there were no immediate plans for a sequel to 'Barbie', despite the film's major success at the box office, earning $1.4 billion worldwide.
Robbie has expressed interest in directing, stating she has been working towards feeling she has earned the right to direct and feels she is getting closer to that feeling.
Robbie's break from acting puts some projects into question, such as the 'Ocean’s Eleven' prequel, to which she has been attached since 2022.