Matt Bomer Auditioned for Barbie Movie's Ken, But Chose Family Over Film

High-profile actors including Bowen Yang, Dan Levy, and Ben Platt also unable to commit due to scheduling conflicts, while Ryan Gosling's Ken character was inspired by Sylvester Stallone.

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.