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The Barbie<\/strong> franchise\u2019s future is generating buzz. Speculation about a Barbie 2 grew after Matthew McConaughey<\/strong> expressed interest in joining the cast as the \u201cKing of the Kens.\u201d Although no follow-up is confirmed, remarks from Margot Robbie<\/strong> and America Ferrera fueled discussion. Their comments raised questions about where the story could go next.<\/p>\n On September 16, 2025, Margot Robbie reacted on Today when America Ferrera pitched Matthew McConaughey as \u201cKing of the Kens\u201d in a Barbie sequel. When Craig Melvin mentioned that McConaughey had expressed interest, Robbie asked, \u201cDid he say he\u2019d do it or?\u201d After being told yes, the actress responded, \u201cWonderful. Thank you for doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n McConaughey, 55, also addressed the suggestion on the same program. After seeing mockups of the character, first pitched by America Ferrera, he remarked, \u201cIt\u2019s already coming to life. It\u2019d be hard to say no to that, wouldn\u2019t it?\u201d Ferrera had previously suggested the role title \u201cKing of the Kens\u201d for McConaughey.<\/p>\n Despite the enthusiasm, Robbie clarified that no sequel is confirmed. Speaking to E! News<\/a> in 2023, she explained, \u201cWe put everything into that movie. I can\u2019t imagine what would be next.\u201d Robbie further noted that any continuation would depend on director Greta Gerwig. \u201cIt would be up to Greta. I wouldn\u2019t do it without Greta.\u201d<\/p>\n Gerwig has also expressed caution about developing a follow-up. In a 2023 interview with The New York Times<\/a>, she said, \u201cAt this moment, it\u2019s all I\u2019ve got. I feel like that at the end of every movie, like I\u2019ll never have another idea and everything I\u2019ve ever wanted to do, I did.\u201d She added, \u201cI wouldn\u2019t want to squash anybody else\u2019s dream, but for me, at this moment, I\u2019m at totally zero.\u201d<\/p>\n During a 2023 WGA panel, Gerwig explained her approach to creative secrecy. \u201cI find whenever I\u2019ve shared ideas too early, they become bad, then the movie\u2019s not going to be any good. I don\u2019t like to talk about things too early or pitch things or show treatments too early because it feels like it\u2019s gonna somehow wreck what the movie is\u201d (via Variety<\/a>).<\/p>\n Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Barbie 2 Might Just Star Matthew McConaughey With Margot Robbie<\/a> appeared first on Mandatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Barbie franchise\u2019s future is generating buzz. Speculation about a Barbie 2 grew after Matthew McConaughey expressed interest in joining the cast as the \u201cKing of the Kens.\u201d Although no follow-up is confirmed, remarks from Margot Robbie and America Ferrera fueled discussion. Their comments raised questions about where the story could go next. 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