Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling, 41, sent the internet into a frenzy as the first snap of him as Ken in the upcoming live-action Barbie movie were released online.
In the viral picture, Ryan looked unrecognisable as he transformed into the “Earring Magic Ken” version of the doll introduced by Mattel in 1993.
The Canadian Oscar award-winning actor sported a bright blond hairdo and went topless as he flashed his gym-homed abs.
Donning a cheeky grin as the character, he posed in a denim vest and matching bottoms while teasing his underwear with his character’s name visible about the waistline.
Upon release, the Earring Magic Ken became the highest-selling Ken doll in history.
(Image: Warner Bros Pictures)
Like the doll, the La La Land actor’s glowing body appears hairless with a rock-hard six-pack as he brings the children’s toy to life for the upcoming romantic comedy.
Barbie, directed by Oscar-nominated Greta Gerwig, will also see actress Margot Robbie, 31, star as the central character in the movie based on the famed toyline by Mattel.
Ahead of the film’s widely anticipated release next year, Warner Bros have released a number of promotional images of the cast.
(Image: 2013 Focus Features)
Since the teasers were released, movie buffs, Barbie fangirls and Ryan Gosling’s gushing fans couldn’t contain their excitement.
“Ryan Gosling as Ken in #Barbie is actually perfect,” one Twitter user declared, with another penned: “Ryan Gosling as Ken can run me over!!!”
“Damn Ryan, you nailed it,” one fan wrote, while another declared, “OMG! The perfect Ken casting!”
A third quipped: “Ryan Gosling as himbo ken…. he’s gonna crush it.”
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Barbie, scheduled to be released in July 2023, will also see big names like Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon and Michael Cera all make appearances.
No plot details have been shared so far, other than the cast and their characters being confirmed.
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