Zaslav's counteroffer is a Barbie doll wearing a suit, a briefcase, and a promise of 'future opportunities.'
'Barbie' Sequel Stalls Over Salary Talks
Warner Bros. and the 'Barbie' creative team are deadlocked over sequel pay, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling seeking profit participation and Gosling angling for $20 million. CEO David Zaslav has balked, and the studio's offers have been rejected, with no counter made. If no deal by December, rights revert to Mattel, forcing a new cast and concept.
Source: 'Barbie' Sequel Stalls Over Salary Talks — Variety
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