Development of “Barbie 2” is reported to be at risk after salary negotiations between Warner Bros and key creative and acting talent fail to reach an agreement. Multiple outlets cite a report in The New York Times saying discussions involving Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, along with director and co-writer Greta Gerwig (and Noah Baumbach, in one account), have hit an impasse. The stalled talks are reported to be affecting the project’s ability to move forward, including a deadline tied to Warner Bros’ rights to the sequel if deals are not finalized by December. One reported point of contention is Gosling’s reported request for $20 million to return as Ken. All three main figures are said to be represented by the same talent agency, CAA. Despite earlier expectations that a sequel would proceed quickly following the commercial success of the first film, the current negotiations are described as delaying production planning and raising the possibility the sequel may not get made under current terms.