A Unique Character in Barbie
- The character of Allan in Barbie, played by Michael Cera, stands out from the other Kens and Barbies due to his unique perspective on the future of Barbieland.
- According to Cera, Allan’s music taste would be influenced by the time period when he was discontinued in 1967.
- Allan’s likability stems from his individuality, wisdom, and kindness. He doesn’t interfere with the Barbies’ activities or try to steal the limelight. As a result, they embrace him as one of their own.
Michael Cera portrayed a special role as Allan, Ken’s best friend, in Barbie. Allan was discontinued by Mattel after poor sales, but his character turned out to be unique and different from other Kens and Barbies. He possesses a distinct perspective on the future of Barbieland. During an interview with Collider’s Perri Nemiroff, Cera discussed how Allan’s taste in music would be influenced by the time period when he was taken off the shelves:
“It’s a really difficult question because Allan, he sort of recedes as a character. He would definitely not want to listen to that Ken song anymore, ever again. I don’t know, what did Allan like to listen to, you think? (…) Soft rock, yeah. He was discontinued in 1967, so that’s like the limbo that he lives in. So maybe like “Crimson and Clover” forever on a loop.”
In Greta Gerwig’s successful blockbuster, Stereotypical Barbie, Allan stands out as the only character of his kind in Barbieland. Despite living in a world dominated by Barbies, Allan’s uniqueness, wisdom, and kindness make him likable and accepted by the dolls. Unlike the Kens, who are not regarded as equal members of society, Allan does not impede the Barbies’ actions or seek to steal their spotlight.
The Summer’s Biggest Hit
After only a few weeks in theaters, Barbie is poised to become the highest-grossing film of the year worldwide, potentially surpassing blockbusters like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3. The movie has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its story of a doll searching for her purpose. While Warner Bros. has yet to announce plans for the franchise’s future, the current success of Barbie proves that life in plastic is truly fantastic.
Watch Collider’s interview with Cera below:
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