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Greta Gerwig Reacts To Barbie’s Record-Breaking Success: “Never In My Wildest Dreams”-TGN

Barbie director Greta Gerwig reacts to the movie’s record-breaking success as it continues to win over audiences and dominate at the box office.

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.

Summary

  • Greta Gerwig, director of Barbie, expresses surprise and gratitude for the movie’s unprecedented success at the box office.

  • Gerwig shares her experience of spot-checking theaters in New York City and being amazed by the sight of people in pink, a nod to the Barbie brand.

  • The director is at a loss for words, overwhelmed by the unexpected triumph of Barbie and struggling to articulate her emotions.

Barbie director Greta Gerwig is reacting to the movie’s enormous success. During its opening weekend, Barbie dominated at the box office and even outperformed Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, all while breaking numerous box office records. Even after collecting a whopping $162 million during its opening weekend, Barbie continues to reign supreme at the box office and shows no signs of slowing down.

During an interview with The New York Times, Gerwig shared her feelings of surprise and gratitude in response to Barbie‘s record-shattering success. Read her comments below:

“I’m so grateful. I’m so amazed. I’m at a loss for words, really. I’ve been in New York City and spent Thursday and Friday just spot-checking different theaters, listening to the levels and making sure the picture looked nice and trying to relinquish control, which is difficult. But honestly, it’s been amazing to walk around and see people in pink. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine something like this. It’s just … it’s … sorry, I’m just disintegrating into noises.”

More to come…