Anne Hathaway Is Glad Her Barbie Movie Never Got Made

Anne Hathaway has expressed gratitude, bordering on relief, for the Barbie movie that made it to the screens--instead of the originally planned version in which she was set to star. In a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, she explains how the earlier version set to be directed by Alethea Jones and starring Amy Schumer faced reputed setbacks due to scheduling conflicts, eventually opening the door for Margot Robbie's production company, Lucky Chap, to step in.

"The thing that's so exciting about what Margot and Greta [Gerwig] and Ryan [Gosling] and America and that entire phenomenal team [did] is they hit a bullseye," Hathaway said (via The Hollywood Reporter). She also emphasized the impact of their version, contrasting it with the hypothetical Sony film, saying, "So I actually think of it as a lucky thing [the Sony movie didn't get developed]."

Hathaway also praised Robbie's creative prowess and the groundbreaking nature of the film, commenting, "Margot is just sublime, period. What she is doing as a creative person and a producer is so exciting and inspiring." Hathaway also lauded the film's ability to challenge entrenched narratives, noting its positive impact on the industry.

Reflecting on her career, Hathaway highlighted the importance of trusting the process, stating, "You learn to just go, you know what, the right role finds the right person, and sometimes it's you and sometimes it's not."

The podcast also delves into Schumer's departure from the Barbie project, revealing deeper complexities beyond initial explanations of scheduling conflicts. Schumer cited creative differences, expressing that the studio's vision for the film did not align with hers.

Barbie arrives on Max on December 15.