The cast of Barbie experienced life in plastic while filming what is shaping up to be one of the year’s hottest blockbusters after grossing over $1 billion in less than a month.
19.07.2023 - 13:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scots actress Sharon Rooney has cancelled her appearance at the screening of the Barbie movie in Glasgow due to the Screen Actors Guild strike.
Sharon, who plays Lawyer Barbie in the much anticipated movie, was set to attend the Glasgow Film Theatre this weekend to introduce the first screening but now can no longer attend.
The Glasgow Film Theatre made the announcement on Twitter, they penned: "Important update. Due to the recently announced Screen Actors Guild strike, Sharon Rooney will not be attending the screening on 22 July. We apologise for any disappointment."
The 34-year-old, who is known for her role in Two Doors Down, landed the role in the blockbuster film which stars Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling as Ken.
The live-action romantic comedy based on the eponymous fashion doll line by Mattel is due for release in cinemas this weekend.
Speaking to Rollacoaster Magazine, the Glasgow actress said her role was a dream come true and has taught her as a woman you can do anything.
She said: "I think what Barbie’s taught me is that you can do anything and be everything because she’s a woman who – literally – does everything.
"I’d really love to write something of my own. I see how clever Greta [Gerwig] is and how wonderful she is and such an amazing actress, but she also is a phenomenal director. And Margot [Robbie] as well, she's an outrageously brilliant actress, but she's also got a fantastic production company.
She added: "Barbie’s been a brilliant job to be surrounded by people like that who are working so hard but are all just really good people. In summary, Barbie’s taught me a lot about just going for it and believing.”
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