Overview

• Matt Bomer auditioned for multiple Ken roles in the Barbie movie, but ultimately turned down the opportunity to prioritize family time.
• Bomer self-recorded his audition, dressing differently for each Ken character.
• Other high-profile actors, including Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt, were also unable to commit to Ken roles due to scheduling conflicts.
• Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken in the movie was inspired by Sylvester Stallone.
• The Barbie movie required cast members to spend three months in London for filming due to COVID-19 restrictions.