Margot Robbie, the Australian actress who has taken Hollywood by storm with her talent and charisma in recent years with roles like Harley Quinn in DC movies and more recently Barbie in the movie of the same name, was almost a part of a different iconic project before she rose to fame. In a recent revelation, casting director Eric Dawson unveiled on Backstage’s podcast In the Envelope podcast how Robbie came close to landing a role in the second season of the hit anthology series, American Horror Story: Asylum. Although the role eventually eluded her, the encounter highlighted her star potential and set the stage for her meteoric rise in the entertainment industry.

Dawson shared his memory of Robbie's audition for American Horror Story: Asylum. He described the young actress's presence as magnetic, recounting, "Margot is probably one of my favourite auditions of all time, and it was right before she broke out. She was just such a star. It was just crazy, her star appeal and when she walked in the room and her voice. Everything about it."

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Despite narrowly missing out on the role within the acclaimed horror series, Dawson was certain that Robbie was destined for greatness. He reflected, "That was one of those things as a casting director you go, ‘This is a star. What do we do with her?' Then, immediately she started, just boom, boom, boom, and she was out of our sort of realm of possibility of hiring, but that’s really the fun part of casting, is seeing the people whose careers are just rising."

<h2>Barbie review</h2>

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WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant."

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Margot Robbie, the Australian actress who has taken Hollywood by storm with her talent and charisma in recent years with roles like Harley Quinn in DC movies and more recently Barbie in the movie of the same name, was almost a part of a different iconic project before she rose to fame. In a recent revelation, casting director Eric Dawson unveiled on Backstage’s podcast In the Envelope podcast how Robbie came close to landing a role in the second season of the hit anthology series, American Horror Story: Asylum. Although the role eventually eluded her, the encounter highlighted her star potential and set the stage for her meteoric rise in the entertainment industry. Dawson shared his memory of Robbie's audition for American Horror Story: Asylum. He described the young actress's presence as magnetic, recounting, "Margot is probably one of my favourite auditions of all time, and it was right before she broke out. She was just such a star. It was just crazy, her star appeal and when she walked in the room and her voice. Everything about it." Despite narrowly missing out on the role within the acclaimed horror series, Dawson was certain that Robbie was destined for greatness. He reflected, "That was one of those things as a casting director you go, ‘This is a star. What do we do with her?' Then, immediately she started, just boom, boom, boom, and she was out of our sort of realm of possibility of hiring, but that’s really the fun part of casting, is seeing the people whose careers are just rising." Barbie review Also Read: Barbie review: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling's film smart, funny and very woke WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Margot Robbie's involvement Greta Gerwig's Barbie has yielded very substantial monetary rewards for her. As per Variety, as both the star and producer of the film, she stands to earn approximately $50 million, including salary and box office bonuses.

Directed and co-written by Gerwig, the movie has achieved unprecedented success, generating a staggering $1.18 billion in global box office earnings within a month of its release. The film's earnings comprise a domestic box office collection of $526.3 million and an international take of $657.6 million.

This places Barbie as Warner Bros' second highest-grossing release of all time, trailing only Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.&nbsp;

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The film is already the highest-grossing production ever directed by a woman, surpassing the record previously held by Frozen II, co-directed by Jennifer Lee, and also the first movie by a solo female director to cross $1 billion.

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Margot Robbie, known for her performances in films like The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, co-produced Barbie&nbsp;through her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment. The company, founded in 2014 alongside her husband Tom Ackerley and colleagues Josey McNamara and Sophia Kerr, aims to spotlight women's narratives on screen and provide support to female creators behind the scenes.

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<h2>What is Barbie all about?</h2>

Barbie follows the main character, Barbie, as she, along with her companion Ken and owner Sasha, embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the real world. Barbie's decision is triggered by recognising imperfections in her previously flawless appearance. As they navigate through real-world challenges, including societal beauty standards, their experiences lead to a transformative impact on Barbieland's social structure.

<h2>Barbie review</h2>

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WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant."

Margot Robbie's involvement Greta Gerwig's Barbie has yielded very substantial monetary rewards for her. As per Variety, as both the star and producer of the film, she stands to earn approximately $50 million, including salary and box office bonuses.

Margot Robbie's involvement Greta Gerwig's Barbie has yielded very substantial monetary rewards for her. As per Variety, as both the star and producer of the film, she stands to earn approximately $50 million, including salary and box office bonuses. Directed and co-written by Gerwig, the movie has achieved unprecedented success, generating a staggering $1.18 billion in global box office earnings within a month of its release. The film's earnings comprise a domestic box office collection of $526.3 million and an international take of $657.6 million. This places Barbie as Warner Bros' second highest-grossing release of all time, trailing only Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Also Read: Explained | Barbie crossed $1bn. Why it's not just another box office number The film is already the highest-grossing production ever directed by a woman, surpassing the record previously held by Frozen II, co-directed by Jennifer Lee, and also the first movie by a solo female director to cross $1 billion. Margot Robbie, known for her performances in films like The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, co-produced Barbie through her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment. The company, founded in 2014 alongside her husband Tom Ackerley and colleagues Josey McNamara and Sophia Kerr, aims to spotlight women's narratives on screen and provide support to female creators behind the scenes. Also Read: Opinion | Is Barbie really an anti-male movie? What is Barbie all about? Barbie follows the main character, Barbie, as she, along with her companion Ken and owner Sasha, embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the real world. Barbie's decision is triggered by recognising imperfections in her previously flawless appearance. As they navigate through real-world challenges, including societal beauty standards, their experiences lead to a transformative impact on Barbieland's social structure. Barbie review Also Read: Barbie review: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling's film smart, funny and very woke WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant."

Margot Robbie's bank account gets massive $50mn makeover thanks to Barbie's success

Barbie is officially the highest-grossing film of its main star Margot Robbie's Hollywood career. The Greta Gerwig-directed film surpassed David Ayer's directorial 2016 DC movie Suicide Squad to achieve this feat. Note that it is different from James Gunn's 2021 movie The Suicide Squad, which also starred Robbie. While Suicide Squad ended its theatrical run with a sum of $746.84 million, Barbie has grossed $780.71 million until now, still going strong. As per estimates, it is slated to end its theatrical run at $1 billion plus. The film is based on the iconic children's toy of the same name. The cast is absolutely stacked, and features names like Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.

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<h2>What was Suicide Squad all about?</h2>

Suicide Squad revolved around a secret government agency called Task Force X, led by Amanda Waller (played by Viola Davis). Waller assembled a group of dangerous and imprisoned supervillains with unique abilities, offering them a chance at redemption in exchange for participating in covert and dangerous missions. The team, known as the Suicide Squad, included characters such as Floyd Lawton/Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), El Diablo (Jay Hernandez), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), and others. The team was sent on a mission to stop the ancient and mystical entity known as Enchantress (Cara Delevingne), who had taken control of archaeologist Dr June Moone's body. Enchantress intended to destroy humanity and rule over the world with her powerful abilities.

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Despite a pretty decent collection at the box office, the film was termed a failure due to its high budget and poor reviews.&nbsp;

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<h2>What is Barbie all about?</h2>

Barbie follows the story of the titular doll who goes on a journey of self-discovery into the real world, after she discovers small imperfections in her previously-perfect life. Ken joins her on the journey. In the real world, they encounter issues of beauty standards and societal expectations. Barbie, Ken, and her owner, Sasha, confront their insecurities and societal pressures, leading to a transformation in Barbieland's social structure. Barbie decides to become human and embraces an ever-evolving identity in the real world.

<h2>Barbie review</h2>

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WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant."&nbsp;

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Barbie is officially the highest-grossing film of its main star Margot Robbie's Hollywood career. The Greta Gerwig-directed film surpassed David Ayer's directorial 2016 DC movie Suicide Squad to achieve this feat.

Barbie is officially the highest-grossing film of its main star Margot Robbie's Hollywood career. The Greta Gerwig-directed film surpassed David Ayer's directorial 2016 DC movie Suicide Squad to achieve this feat. Note that it is different from James Gunn's 2021 movie The Suicide Squad, which also starred Robbie. While Suicide Squad ended its theatrical run with a sum of $746.84 million, Barbie has grossed $780.71 million until now, still going strong. As per estimates, it is slated to end its theatrical run at $1 billion plus. The film is based on the iconic children's toy of the same name. The cast is absolutely stacked, and features names like Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. Also Read: Barbie surpasses La La Land as Ryan Gosling's highest-grossing film. Here's how much it's earned What was Suicide Squad all about? Suicide Squad revolved around a secret government agency called Task Force X, led by Amanda Waller (played by Viola Davis). Waller assembled a group of dangerous and imprisoned supervillains with unique abilities, offering them a chance at redemption in exchange for participating in covert and dangerous missions. The team, known as the Suicide Squad, included characters such as Floyd Lawton/Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), El Diablo (Jay Hernandez), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), and others. The team was sent on a mission to stop the ancient and mystical entity known as Enchantress (Cara Delevingne), who had taken control of archaeologist Dr June Moone's body. Enchantress intended to destroy humanity and rule over the world with her powerful abilities. Despite a pretty decent collection at the box office, the film was termed a failure due to its high budget and poor reviews. Also Read: Barbie director Greta Gerwig opens up about sequel chances: 'At this moment...' What is Barbie all about? Barbie follows the story of the titular doll who goes on a journey of self-discovery into the real world, after she discovers small imperfections in her previously-perfect life. Ken joins her on the journey. In the real world, they encounter issues of beauty standards and societal expectations. Barbie, Ken, and her owner, Sasha, confront their insecurities and societal pressures, leading to a transformation in Barbieland's social structure. Barbie decides to become human and embraces an ever-evolving identity in the real world. Barbie review Also Read: Barbie review: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling's film smart, funny and very woke WION's Shomini Sen wrote in her review of Barbie, "I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbieland to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Barbie overtakes Suicide Squad to become Margot Robbie's highest-grossing film