Negotiations for the upcoming “Barbie” sequel face delays as Warner Bros. works to reach agreements with core creative and acting talent. Multiple reports say talks involving Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, as well as director Greta Gerwig, are central to finalizing production plans. Hollywood Reporter notes the studio must secure deals with the principal team by December, citing reporting from The New York Times.
Times of India adds additional detail on the nature of the bargaining, describing contract discussions as a “major roadblock.” It reports that Gosling is seeking $20 million and that scheduling or competing commitments—referenced as his involvement in “Ghost Rider”—complicate negotiations. While studio executives say they have made generous offers, it also claims CEO David Zaslav rejected those offers. Mattel, the brand owner, is described as aiming to keep momentum and avoid further postponements.
Overall, sources agree that the sequel is not fully greenlit for forward progress until agreements are finalized with Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig.
