Simu Liu went full Ken Doll for his role in Barbie
, whose role in the film remains a mystery. Rumors have circulated the “Shang-Chi” star is playing one of several Ken dolls in the film , and waxing his body would certainly be one practical way for Liu to get a plastic-like sheen.. “It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I have such a newfound admiration for the incredibly brave women who go through this on a monthly basis.”
While Liu could not confirm any rumors about “Barbie,” he did say “the discourse online is giving me life,” adding, “With every casting announcement or bit of news, they’re like: ‘What is this?’ And that’s perfect — the less you know about it the better.”that he knew almost nothing about the “Barbie” movie when he agreed to audition for a role.
“He literally said this verbatim,” Liu said. “He was like, ‘If I could stake my career on any one script, it’s the ‘Barbie’ script. I really think you should do it.’” Liu described “Barbie” as “wild” and “incredibly unique,” adding, “I wish I could just show you what we do day-to-day because it’s crazy.” The film is not a musical, but Liu said he’s been in dance rehearsals aplenty for the movie.