Margot Robbie will definitely play Barbie in the, uh, Mattel Cinematic Universe

By Britt Hayes | January 8, 2019 | 5:18pm

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It’s official: Following reports that Margot Robbie was in talks to star in and produce the long-developing Barbie movie for Warner Bros., Variety now confirms that the most obvious project in history is moving forward. The studio has closed a deal with Mattel, the toy manufacturer behind the iconic doll who has held pretty much every career you can think of (as long as it doesn’t involve cleaning toilets).

“Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child’s journey to self-discovery,” Robbie says in an official statement. “Over the brand’s almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president.” Aspirational roles not mentioned: Astronaut, dog walker, the second time she ran for president, dolphin trainer, the third time she ran for president, white girl rapper, baby photographer, and the fourth time she ran for president.