Production designer Greta Gerwig has revealed that filming for the upcoming Barbie project has led to a world shortage of pink paint. writes about it Hollywood Reporter.
In an interview, Gerwig explained that he wanted to keep CGI to a minimum. (Computer Generated Images – these are images created using a computer – approx. “socialbites.ca”). Instead, multiple sets, hand-painted in pink, were used for filming. According to Gerwig, this has caused color shortages all over the world.
“I wanted the pink color to be very bright and have lots of it. Because I remember why I loved Barbie when I was a little girl. The construction of the sets created an international demand for Rosco’s fluorescent paint shade,” he added.
Katie Spencer, the film’s production designer, laughed at the fact that pink has become an ‘obsession’ in the literal sense of the word. “We had epic moments talking to the artists to learn how to mix the right colors.
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will play Barbie in the movie. The movie “Barbie” will tell the adventures of the famous Barbie doll, her lover Ken and his friends in the wonderful land of Barbie. According to the plot, Barbie was kicked out of Barbieland and now she will have to go to the world of real people in search of a new life. The comedy will premiere in theaters on July 21, 2023.