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B次元官网网址淏arbieB次元官网网址� is a spin on the popular childrenB次元官网网址檚 toy franchise with Margot Robbie in the titular role and London, Ont.-born Ryan Gosling as Ken.

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While the specifics of CeraB次元官网网址檚 character havenB次元官网网址檛 been revealed, a discontinued Barbie character named Allan was introduced in the 1960s.

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Allan was introduced during an expansion of the Barbie product line, which included the addition of BarbieB次元官网网址檚 sister Skipper and best friend Midge, who is AllanB次元官网网址檚 girlfriend.

The Allan dolls were sold for a few years before toy manufacturer Mattel replaced him with a new character named Brad.

Other cast members newly confirmed include pop singer Dua Lipa as mermaid Barbie, Issa Rae as president Barbie and Kate McKinnon as rock star Barbie.

B次元官网网址淏arbie,B次元官网网址� directed and co-written by Greta Gerwig, arrives in theatres July 21.

B次元官网网址擠avid Friend, The Canadian Press

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