After being in talks to star in and rewrite the Barbie movie, Amy Schumer has revealed the real reason behind her departure from the project. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Schumer explained that her exit was due to creative differences. She felt that the movie didn’t feel feminist and cool enough, contrary to previous reports citing scheduling conflicts. Schumer expressed her support for the new team behind the film and their efforts to make it more feminist and cool.

The Long Development Journey Of The Barbie Movie

The Barbie movie has experienced a lengthy and troubled development process. Initial plans for a proper Barbie adaptation began in 2009, but the project faced various challenges and changed hands between multiple studios. Screenwriters like Diablo Cody and Amy Schumer were attached to the project at different points, bringing their unique vision to the script. However, due to rights issues and studio changes, the project went through significant shifts and restarts.

Current Status And New Direction Of The Barbie Movie

Margot Robbie has now signed on to star in and produce the Barbie movie, bringing some stability to the project. Greta Gerwig, a three-time Oscar nominee, has been brought on board to direct and co-write the film with Noah Baumbach. The current direction and vision of the movie remain unclear, but Schumer’s ongoing support for the project suggests that her departure was amicable and that the creative differences were handled well. Fans can anticipate a new feminist and cool approach to the Barbie movie under the guidance of the new team.