Hari Nef, a transgender actor and model, will star in the film based on the the classic Mattel toy, according to a promotional image Nef shared to shocial media. Nef tweeted a poster of the film, which features the actor in costume. “This Barbie is a doctor,” the poster reads.
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The role adds onto Nef’s prolific filmography, which includes Amazon’s transgender-focused “Transparent” series and the hit Netflix show “You.”
[Whatevs. I think it’s ridiculous that they’re making movies about Barbie dolls in the first place. Merchandising! — Ed]
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