Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is one of the most highly-anticipated Hollywood blockbusters of the year, starring Margot Robbie, with WWE Superstar John Cena also playing a significant role. The movie features a star-studded cast, as Cena recently discussed how he ended up joining the film’s actors.
John Cena’s involvement in Barbie
In an interview with TODAY, Cena explained that he ran into Margot Robbie during a shoot and told her he was a fan of the upcoming film, offering to contribute in any capacity the producers saw fit. As a result, he was cast as the Merman alongside Dua Lipa, who will play Mermaid Barbie.
Fast X and Barbie film coincidence
The filming of Fast X, in which Cena will be featured as well, and Barbie took place in the same vicinity. He recalled bumping into Margot Robbie, who was filming Barbie “right across the street.” Cena emphasized that he doesn’t often offer himself for movies but decided to do so for the Barbie film due to this coincidence.
Margot Robbie’s decision to cast Cena
As one of the movie’s producers, Margot Robbie was quick to offer Cena a suitable role after discovering his interest in being a part of the cast. Barbie is set to release on July 21, 2023, and fans are eager to see Cena’s performance in the film.
