Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan reflects on Barbie movie audition
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has opened up about auditioning for Barbie.
The actress plays the role of Diplomat Barbie in the anticipated new film, starring opposite the likes of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
Taking to Instagram, Coughlan explained that she felt like it was "fate" when she made an audition tape for the film, though admitted that when she was offered a role by director Greta Gerwig she was "heartbroken" to learn that scheduling conflicts made things tricky.
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"I auditioned for Barbie back in January 22 when I was on holiday with friends, I'd packed one random hot pink dress I hadn't worn at all and when I had to make my audition tape I thought- this is fate, I have a dress in Barbie Pink!" she captioned some stills from the premiere.
"I have been obsessed with Greta since Frances Ha, that movie (and all her movies since) have made such a huge impact on me and the prospect of working with her was something I couldn't even have imagined.
"When I found out she wanted to have me be part of @barbiethemovie, and then that I probably wouldn’t be able to make it work because of my schedule I was firstly elated and quickly heartbroken," Coughlan added, though thankfully she was able to be included.
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"So when I was asked if I wanted to pop into Barbieland even briefly my answer was an immediate, and very emphatic yes," the star continued, before praising Barbie.
"I don't have the words to describe this movie, when I wasn't beaming at the screen with how joyful it made me, or laughing so hard at Ryan Gosling (immediate Oscar TBH) it made me cry unexpected tears.
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"Greta and Noah [Baumbach] have written the most beautiful, hilarious script and Margot has made it come to life- not only as the perfect Barbie but as an incredible producer. It’s just the most special thing I’ve seen in a long, long, long time and I can't wait to watch it again."
Ahead of Barbie's release next weekend, the first reactions have flooded in from critics – and it looks like the movie is a winner.
Barbie is due to be released in cinemas on July 21.
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