Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the live-action film is based on Mattel’s iconic Barbie franchise, which was officially launched back on March 9th, 1959 (also known as Barbie’s birthday). Writer, director and actor Greta Gerwig, who’s well-known for hits like Ladybird and Little Women, is directing and co-writing the film along with her partner, Noah Baumbach.