Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” will have a test-screening this coming weekend in the West Coast. My inbox is always open for reactions …
The film has an all-star tech team behind it including cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto and composer Alexandre Desplat. Not to mention none other than Noah Baumbach co-writing the screenplay with Gerwig.
“Barbie” is a $100 million risk. I mean, Amy Schumer, of all people, dropped out because of her “busy schedule.” Gerwig took over, penned the screenplay with partner Baumbach, and cast Margot Robbie/Ryan Gosling in the lead roles.
The fact that they are testing this movie so early — it has a summer release date — means Warner Bros probably want to know what the hell they have here. David Sazlav must be biting his nails when it comes to this one.