A behind-the-scenes video from Barbie has been released featuring none other than Ryan Gosling performing ‘I’m Just Ken’ and I have to admit, I’ve watched it loop over more than a couple of times. In the video, unseen footage from filming on Greta Gerwig’s iconic movie shows Gosling’s training for what is a performance to remember.
Another longer-form video is also available to watch on YouTube. Along with Gosling’s co-stars Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa, the video features clips from the recording of ‘I’m Just Ken’, including writers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt in the studio, and Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash who plays on the song.
Starring Margot Robbie, Barbie released on the same day as Nolan’s latest film Oppenheimer, creating the ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon which boosted the success of both films at the box office.
Alongside ‘I’m Just Ken’, the film’s soundtrack features contributions from the likes of Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Sam Smith and Charli XCX.