Barbie, the brand-new movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in lead roles as Barbie and Ken, was officially released in cinemas, last Friday (July 21).
The perfectly pink reimagining of the Mattel doll franchise has been a huge hit with audiences around the world, for its message, comedy moments, impact and of course, colourful aesthetic.
I saw the movie myself last weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
However, being a Geordie and super fan of all celebrities who call our city home, I found my mind wandering to an alternate universe, where Newcastle icons were casted in the roles of the doll characters.
Check out the gallery below, of who I personally think would be the perfect casting choice in a Newcastle based Barbie land.
9. Physicist Barbie
Marnie Simpson would be a great Physicist Barbie. | Getty Images
10. Diplomat Barbie
Denise Welch is known for sharing her political opinions, making her a fantastic Diplomat Barbie. | Getty Images
11. Weird Barbie
Weird Barbie delivered most of the comedy moments in the film, making the hilarious Charlotte Crosby a great choice for the character. Although not a Geordie, Crosby is certainly a Newcastle icon. | Getty Images
12. The other Ken’s
We picked a selection of Geordie faves for our supporting Ken’s. Ant and Dec, Gary Beadle, Tim Healy, Nathan Henry and Joe McElderry made the cut for their ‘kenergy’. | Getty Images