Greedy Ryan Gosling Breaking ‘Barbie’ Sequel Budget With Monster $50Million Demand To Return To Ken Role
Ryan Gosling is breaking the budget for the 'Barbie' sequel with a $50 million demand to reprise his role as Ken.
Oct. 11 2024, Published 8:29 a.m. ET
Scheming Ryan Gosling, 43, is no mere plaything – his paycheck demands for reprising Ken in a Barbie sequel are breaking the bank, sources told RadarOnline.com.
Ryan Gosling's paycheck demands for reprising Ken in a 'Barbie' sequel are breaking the bank, according to sources.
“Ryan understands just how integral Ken became to the film’s popularity,” dished an insider.
“He knows the impact he had on audiences and is making it clear the sequel won’t be the same without him.”
For the original 'Barbie' film, Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie made $12.5 million apiece.
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For the original film, Ryan and his Barbie, Margot Robbie, 34, made $12.5 million apiece – but Robbie also made off with a staggering $50 million from her bigger stake in the profits.
An insider said Ryan Gosling 'knows the impact he had on audiences and is making it clear the 'Barbie' sequel won’t be the same without him.”
“The sequel hinges on these high-stakes discussions,” revealed the insider.
“One thing is clear – Ken’s value has skyrocketed."
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